Title
Why Won’t He Sit Still? …. Because He Can’t! Understanding AD/HD.
Description
Ever wonder why some of our young patients just can’t sit still in the dental chair, or focus on what we are saying, or just brush their teeth daily like we remind them every time we see them? There may not be a simple answer to these questions if that said child has AD/HD or another comorbid disorder. AD/HD is a neurological developmental disorder caused predominately by genetic factors that results in substantial neurological, psychological, and social differences that significantly impacts a person’s ability to inhibit behavior that affects daily life. These patients require alterations to a dental office visit. Oral health care providers who treat these patients will need to be familiar with the medications used in the management of the disorder as these drugs have systemic and oral side effects.
This course will assist the oral health care provider by arming you with the tools needed to effectively treat patients with AD/HD and assist in making the appointment experiences enjoyable. Through increasing your knowledge of AD/HD diagnosis, classification, statistics and treatment options (including pharmacological agents), your confidence level in working with these patients will improve.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the oral health care provider will be able to:
Differentiate between the different types of AD/HD.
Understand the etiology of AD/HD based on the most current research trends.
Be familiar with the diagnosis and treatment recommendations for patients with AD/HD.
Be prepared to work effectively with AD/HD patients in the dental office.