MODULE OBJECTIVES
After completing this module, participants should be able to:
Recognize how cognitive impairment can affect oral health, communication, and dental care.
Apply person-centered communication strategies when interacting with patients with cognitive impairment and their caregivers.
Identify appropriate adaptations to prevention, treatment planning, and dental visits based on a patient's cognitive and functional abilities.
Recognize key considerations related to patient autonomy, decision-making capacity, and caregiver involvement.
This module has five sections including: Introduction, Section 1: How Cognitive Impairment Affects Oral Health and Care, Section 2: Person-Centered Communication Strategies, Section 3: Adaptations for Prevention, Treatment Planning, and Visits, and Section 4: Autonomy, Capacity, and Caregiver Involvement.
Estimated Completion Time: 25 Minutes
Estimated Time: ~2 Minutes
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