“Shortening-the-Line” for Sedation and General Anesthesia for People with Disabilities
This is the first event is a six-part continuing education series on Special Care Dentistry. Presented free of charge, with the NYDS OPWDD Taskforce on Special Needs Dentistry.
Presented by:
Paul Glassman D.D.S., M.A., M.B.A.
Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Community Engagement,
College of Dental Medicine, California Northstate University
Activity Synopsis
For some people, the safest and most effective way to receive dental services is through the use of sedation or GA. However, there are many people who could have dental services performed and maintain good oral health if alternatives to the use of sedation and GA were readily available. This program will describe the “Shorten-the-Line” Program under development in California and its potential application in New York.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the situation and consequences of people waiting for oral health care using sedation or general anesthesia.
- Describe the concept of “Shortening-the-Line” for people waiting for oral health care using sedation or general anesthesia.
- List the components of a comprehensive system to “Shorten-the-Line” for people waiting for oral health care using sedation or general anesthesia.
This lecture will honor the memory of Dr. Neal Demby, one of the founders of New York State Task Force on Special Dentistry.
CE Credits
TCDM is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. TCDM designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credits. ADA CERP Recognized Provider 5/1/21 - 6/30/24
