3 LIVE CE UNITS
Instructor: Dr. Virgil Karnatz DDS
Older adults are more susceptible to oral conditions and diseases due to an increase in chronic conditions, and physical/mental disabilities including dementia. The purpose of this course is to identify many of these problems and address the challenges in treating the aging population. Dental treatment of the geriatric population is a critical part of the health maintenance mechanisms for the elderly and medically compromised individuals. As Baby Boomers are aging, you will see more and more of this age group in your practice. We will be discussing treatment options including restorative, periodontal disease, and dental implants as it relates to the aging population.
After completing this course, the clinician will be able to understand:
- Physical assessment of the elderly patient
- The most common medical conditions that may be identified
- Decision making related to treatment
- Treatment planning key considerations for the geriatric patient
- How to treat patients with Alzheimer's disease
- Baby boomers and periodontal disease
- Implant therapy for the geriatric patients
Course instructor did a great job. He had a great background in the material and presented it well. Very informative. ACES makes taking live dental continuing education courses very easy. I shall take more courses from ACES.
– Jack S., DDS, Indiana
Wonderful instructor and much needed information!
– Ariana A., RDA, Texas
About Live, Interactive Continuing Education Webinars
A live, interactive webinar is similar to attending a continuing education seminar in your community, except that you attend via your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Each course is live and allows and encourages your participation. As long as you have access to a device that can play sound, you can participate in an ACES webinar. No special computer knowledge or equipment is required to participate in our webinars. When you enroll in an ACES course, you will be sent an email with the course syllabus and complete information on how to join the webinar. At the conclusion of your live webinar, you will receive an email with a link to your online quiz. Once you complete your quiz, you’ll automatically receive your continuing education certificate via email.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships:
Instructor: Dr. Virgil Karnatz - No relevant financial relationship to report
Education Advisory Committee (EAC): Members of the EAC have no relevant financial relationships to report
ACES ownership and staff: No relevant financial relationship to report
Advanced Continuing Education Systems is an ADA CERP Recognized provider for dental continuing education. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Advanced Continuing Education Systems designates this activity for 3 continuing education credits.
Advanced Continuing Education Systems (Provider RP4393) has been approved by the Dental Board of California as a provider of dental continuing education.