Dental Treatment of Patients with Mental Disorders
Course Overview
In dentistry, mental health disorders are commonly encountered in patients and can impact oral health and the level of care that can be provided. The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with the information necessary to identify mental health disorders and to address these issues appropriately.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the most frequently diagnosed mood disorders and potential impact on oral health.
- Identify anxiety disorders and considerations for anxiety during dental treatment.
- Discuss the presentation of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and impact on dental care.
- Review considerations for dental patients with schizophrenia.
- Analyze necessary modifications to dental treatment to accommodate the needs of patients with somatoform disorders.
- Describe alterations in oral health that may arise from substance use disorders or medications used in their treatment.
About the Author/Presenter
Mark J. Szarejko, DDS, FAGD, received his dental degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985. He received fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry in 1994.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Dental AGD Code: 153
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