Can't make the live event? No problem! Go ahead and register, the recording will be posted on 12/7/23 and you will have until 12/31/2023 to complete the post-test and receive credit!

**Last day to register is 12/31 and course MUST be completed 12/31**

Course Description:

This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs related to providing oral health care for dependent and resistant patients. A review of the current literature will be provided, along with tips and tricks that can assist caregivers in the prevention, identification, and treatment of disease and oral health problems in order to aid eating/drinking for people living with oropharyngeal dysphagia. 

 

Learning Objectives:

Following this course, the learner will:

  • Describe current oral health recommendations and practices for care-resistant and -dependent patients.
  • List potential  barriers to oral health and hygiene in this patient population.
  • Summarize techniques and facilitators to improve implementation of oral health practices.


Time Ordered Agenda:

00:00 – Introduction, Basics, and Foundations of oral health

00:20 – A Review of the Literature: Oral Health Care for Dependent and Resistant Patient

00:40 – Caring for the Dependent and Resistant Patients: Tips and Tricks

01:10 – Identifying Oral Health Diseases and Conditions 

01:20 – Q & A 

01:30 – Adjourn



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December 6, 2023; 3-4:30pm EST

Instructor(s)

  • Brittney Ciszek

    Dr.

    Brittney Ciszek

    Dr. Brittney Ciszek believes that the field of dentistry requires an eye for artistry and a passion for science and discovery. She lives out this philosophy as Clinical Director and Institute Director at the WhiteCap Implant Institute, where she practices evidence-based dentistry and utilizes the latest technology to create and maintain happy, healthy smiles for her patients. Dr. Ciszek completed her DDS as well as her PhD in Oral Biology at the University of North Carolina. She then moved to Salt Lake City, Utah to complete a General Practice Residency at the University of Utah. She found a passion for dental surgery and implantology and was introduced to the WhiteCap family. Dr. Ciszek has performed hundreds of implant surgeries and advanced bone grafting procedures since joining the WhiteCap team in 2021. She also lectures for the institute both locally and across the nation, teaching the latest techniques and protocols related to implantology and oral health practices. As a proud Canadian, originally from Ontario, Dr. Ciszek enjoys all things outdoors and spends her free time running, hiking, camping, skiing, and exploring beautiful Utah! Disclosures: Dr. Ciszek receives financial compensation from Carolina Speech Pathology for this presentation. Dr. Ciszek has no non-financial relationships to disclose.

Refund Policy: If a course participant wishes to cancel prior to a course, submission in writing must be submitted 14 days prior to the course in order to receive a full refund. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations within 14 days of the course date.


Webinar Notice: Successful participation in this course includes completion of the post-test with a score of 80% or higher, then participants will automatically receive a course completion certificate. If you would like to have your participation reported to ASHA, it must be indicated on the registration form. 

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 877-390-1887.