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One in 44 children have been diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, with approximately 100 newly diagnosed patients daily. Since first identified as a disorder in the 1940’s, Autism Spectrum is the fastest growing developmental disorder in current history. Treating special needs patients in a dental practice presents a multitude of challenges from behavior and cooperation concerns to related health concerns, not to mention the oral considerations associated with medications. As these children on the Autism Spectrum age and integrate into society as young adults many also age out of pediatric dental practices and are seen in general practices. As a practicing hygienist and mother of an Autistic child the speaker has learned methods to ease the anxiety associated with dental appointments for many patients in addition to common oral conditions that may affect individuals with Special Needs.
Patient care extends beyond the time spent in your operatory, what an individual does at home impacts their smile and systemic health every day of the year. Take a stroll down any store aisle and the choices of oral care items is overwhelming, patients look to dental professionals for insight and recommendations for everything from hypersensitivity solutions to caries prevention and whitening. Few individuals have perfect oral health whereas most adults at least one oral health concern. Recommending solution options for patient risk and concerns can lead to increased patient satisfaction and improved oral and health outcomes.
Professional preventative services are key to maintain oral health. Selecting the right preventative protocol and products for your hygiene toolkit not only benefits the patient, but it also has an impact on provider hand and wrist health. Utilizing the best professional products at your disposal helps streamline the patient care process with ease. Efficacy, ease of application and patient satisfaction are key elements when determining the right protocol leading to happier and healthier smiles.
What’s in your toolkit? How does your equipment impact patient care and the long-term health of longevity of your career? The implementation of quality dental equipment extends beyond basic patient care. No longer are ultrasonics intended only for calculus removal, the importance of biofilm disruption and reduction of inflammation are key in disease treatment and prevention. Choosing the correct equipment, ultrasonic tip and ideal adaption is important to improved oral health outcomes and patient comfort.
Mask mouth, hypersensitivity, bleeding gingiva and the list goes on! Much like a fingerprint no two dental patients or their needs are the same. Whether you are treating a child or a more seasoned patient their homecare needs and routines may vary. In the midst of the pandemic oral self-care has changed and patients are delaying dental visits. In turn, dental professionals are faced with the challenge of educating and treating patients who have let oral self-care diminish. This CE webinar will offer an insight into creating customized care plans and motivational techniques to encourage optimal patient homecare.
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Special Care for Special Needs
