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Xerostomia: Treating Dry Mouth to Improve Patient Outcomes

XEROSTOMIA - TREATING DRY MOUTH
TO IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES

On Demand Continuing Education Webinar 

Scroll below for course description.

TITLE:  XEROSTOMIA - TREATING DRY MOUTH TO IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES

​COURSE FEE:  Complimentary access

CREDITS: This continuing education activity is designated for 1 credit

DURATION: This live Dental CE Webinar is 1 hour

AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE:  730 Oral Medicine

MODE: Electronically Mediated | On Demand Webinar. Recorded 10.5.2023. Review 12.31.2024

SPEAKER: Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS  (Bio below)

CE SUPPORTER: Perio Protect LLC

AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants

TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED:  Mobile device, laptop or desktop with internet connection | Google Chrome Browser

INSTRUCTIONS: *Please disregard banner at top of video.

  1. Watch the above recorded lecture. Do not fast forward, you may pause and resume at your own pace.

  2. Download the handout here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yZvMEYtEwuiX6pVa5qbg7wpEDq2UPIq5?usp=drive_link

  3. Complete the quiz here:  https://forms.gle/BA16B6ACYo7Siqci9

  4.   *Disregard red banner at top of screen.

  5. Request assistance with CE credit: https://www.dentalceacademy.com/ceverification.

  6. CE credit verification will be sent to you from Dental CE Academy, support@dentalcenow.com within 1 minute of quiz completion. Verify the email you entered is correct. Be sure to check spam/junk/promotions folders. 

COURSE SUMMARY: A free online dental continuing education course hosted by Dental CE Academy.

Xerostomia or Dry Mouth is the fastest growing oral health condition affecting 25% of adults in the U.S. In this online, live, webinar we will learn the causes of xerostomia, the consequences of untreated dry mouth,  what dental clinicians can do to prevent its devastation, and special considerations in the geriatric population. Diagnosing xerostomia can be an important diagnostic tool for other systemic diseases, and assessing the patient's overall health and well-being. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

  • Understand and define xerostomia

  • Describe the oral anatomy and physiology related to salivary function

  • Know the role of saliva

  • Recognize at risk populations for developing xerostomia

  • Develop and prescribe short-term and long-term treatment options

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Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS

Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS is the Chief Education Officer for Dental CE Academy administered by Virtual Dontics® Education LLC.  She completed dental school training at the University of California, San Francisco; during the height of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic. Dr. Roling is a public health dentist, credited as an early pioneer of Teledentistry. Her clinical practice spans pediatrics to geriatrics. Previously an Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF; and Public Health Preceptor, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Dr. Roling also held the position as Chief for the Office of Oral Health, Maricopa County, Department of Public Health where she administed the nation's largest pediatric oral health prevention programs for the third largest U.S. public health department. As a mobile dental provider, she commanded a large teledentistry practice to treat homebound geriatric patients. She is a recipient of the Pediatric Oral Health Access Program (POHAP) scholarship and provided dental services pro bono to at risk infants and foster children. She has completed certification through the American Dental Education Association in conjunction with the Academy of Academy Leadership and Institute for Allied Health Educators "Advances in Educational Methodology." Her career has been featured in the Arizona Dental Association's Journal Inscriptions, and In 2017 she was published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry, followed by a feature interview in 2018 by National Public Radio highlighting the challenges of geriatric dentistry.  

DISCLOSURE OF SPEAKER AND FACULTY COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIPS: According to Dental CE Academy's  Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Policy, faculty and speakers for any course are expected to disclose any economic support, personal interests, or potential bias that may be perceived as creating a conflict related to the material being presented. Disclosure statements are printed in each course description and announced by moderators or individual speakers at the beginning of each presentation. This policy is intended to alert the audience to any potential bias or conflict so that participants may form their own judgments about the material being presented.

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE OF SPEAKER: This webinar is sponsored by Perio Protect LLC. Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS is the Chief Education Officer and an employee of Dental CE Academy. She declares no financial relationship with Perio Protect LLC. For inquiries contact support@dentalcenow.com

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DENTAL CE ACADEMY DISCLAIMER: The views expressed and opinions and materials presented during these live and recorded presentations represent the personal views and opinions of the individual speaker and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Dental CE Academy or its parent company, Virtual Dontics®. Dental CE Academy assumes no responsibility for the content of the presentations made by the individual speakers. Any suggested protocols for treatment, materials, or services may be based upon the speaker's own clinical experience and should not be construed as Dental CE Academy recommended or endorsed. Selected presentations may include exploratory research or experimental procedures and are intended for informational purposes that may lead to interest and scientific breakthroughs in the fields of dentistry.    Dental CE Academy appreciates its educators who share their knowledge and expertise. This level of dedication to dentistry allows our profession to expand and thrive and provokes necessary discussion and understanding.

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