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FREE — Live CE Class
7:00-8:00 PM CST
Thursday, April 30, 2026

Special Care Patients and Their Oral Health Challenges

Program Overview

 This course provides an in‑depth exploration of the oral health needs of special care patients, including individuals with physical, developmental, cognitive, medical, or emotional conditions that require modified dental approaches.
 
Students will examine the biological, behavioral, and social factors that influence dry mouth outcomes in these populations, as well as the barriers that limit access to care. Emphasis is placed on evidence‑based strategies for prevention, communication, treatment planning, and clinical management.
 
Through case‑based learning and practical application, participants will develop the knowledge and confidence needed to deliver compassionate, patient‑centered oral healthcare to diverse and medically complex individuals for their dry mouth conditions. 
Credit: 1
AGD Code: 750
Length: 1 hr
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CE CLASS REGISTRATION

Special Care Patients and Their Oral Health Challenges

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We will always keep your information safe. This is a live event via computer, tablet or mobile device. You must have a viable internet connection in order to join. After you register, you will receive a link to access the live course.

 

Your Presenter
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JACOB R. DENT, D.D.S
About Your Presenter

Dr. Jacob Dent is an outside the box general dentist and speaker. In practice for 22 years and a multi practice owner, Dr. Dent has built a successful career treating patients of all ages and disabilities in a non-conventional way using desensitization.

Dr. Dent is a fellow of Academy of Dentistry International, clinical director for Special Olympics Special Smiles, Clinical Assistant Professor at UTSD-Houston, and Co-founder of the Dental Desensitization System. Dr. Dent is married to his wife Jennifer, father to his daughter Jayden, and son Ethan, who has Autism.

As a professional speaker, Dr. Dent has given presentations and workshops in multiple countries for the past 9 years to dental professionals, health care providers, dental students, and families.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Review the most common Special Care patients, their oral health risks, and how to effectively treat them.

  • Identify major categories of special care patients and describe the dry mouth symptoms commonly associated with each group.

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YOUNG INNOVATIONS INC. is designated as an approved PACE program provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for fellowship, mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement.

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