Self-Directed Modules
These modules are designed for the dental professional who would like to treat patients with special needs or gain more knowledge in this field. This series can be used exclusively as a self-directed course of study, or may be completed in preparation for on-site clinical training through DECOD at the University of Washington. Continuing Dental Education credit can be obtained by ordering modules as a correspondence course and by completing a multiple choice examination. To order, please fill out the order form.
The modules were developed and revised by the DECOD Program under the direction of Doris J. Stiefel, DDS, MS, and Edmond L. Truelove, DDS, MSD, in consultation with experts from dentistry, medicine, social work, and nursing. Development of these materials was supported by the Rehabilitation Services Administration, U.S. Department of Education, grant #G108400015.
Complete Set of Modules: $155.00
Complete Set of Correspondence Courses: $370.00
Total Credit Hours: 38
MODULE I
Rehabilitation of the Dental Patient with a Disability
Units in this series present an overview of disabling conditions most likely to be encountered in the dental office, and provide guidelines on rehabilitation goals and services, legal considerations, and federal, state, and community resources. These units also will present considerations in access to care, including ways to maximize resources, from developing referral directories to establishing a mobile dental practice, with practical information on economic considerations and equipment. Techniques are described for safe transfer of the patient from the wheelchair to the dental chair and back.
Unit A: Demographics of Selected Disabled Populations (38 pages)
Unit B: Principles of Rehabilitation (33 pages)
Unit C: Access to Dental Care (50 pages)
Unit D: Wheelchair Transfers in the Dental Office (27 pages)
Module Price: $22.00 |
MODULE II
Dental Treatment of the Patient with a Developmental Disability
This series describes four major developmental disorders in terms of their etiology and general characteristics, functional expectations, patient management, and dental considerations. (83 pages)
Unit A: Epilepsy Unit C: Mental Retardation
Unit B: Autism Unit D: Cerebral Palsy
Module Price: $21.00 |
MODULE III
Dental Prevention for the Patient with a Disability
A comprehensive illustrated text on components of an effective preventive program for the special needs patient. Topics include specific techniques for utilization of adaptive aids, fluoride, salivary substitutes, nutritional considerations, in-service training of non-dental attendants, and care of the comatose patient. (65 pages)
Module Price: $10.50 |
MODULE IV
The Medically Compromised Patient in Dental Practice
This revised module addresses treatment of patients with major medical conditions. Background information is provided on etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the given disorder. For each condition, dental management is covered with respect to scheduling, control of pain and anxiety, drug interactions, control of infection, specific treatment considerations, and management of emergencies. (171 pages)
Unit A: Diabetes
Unit B: Respiratory
Unit C: Cardiovascular Disorders
Unit D: Arthritis
Unit E: Cancer Disorders
Unit F: Renal Disease
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MODULE V
Anxiety and Pain Control for the Dental Patient with a Disability
Unit A of this series defines the underlying philosophy and discusses methods of changing behavior in a dental setting: positive vs. negative reinforcement and the development of new behaviors through modeling, shaping, cueing, and prompting. It also offers a practical guide to the clinical applications of desensitization for overcoming fear and anxiety. Unit B stresses principles of safe sedation and offers general guidelines for the effective administration of sedative agents to the patient with disabilities, including issues of monitoring, choice of drug, and dosage.
Unit A: Behavior Modification (50 pages)
Unit B: Chemical Sedation and Anesthesia (26 pages)
Module Price: $16.00 |
MODULE VI
Clinical Assessment of the Dental Patient with a Disability
This module provides the clinician with the framework for evaluating the clinical condition of the patient with a disability. (30 pages)
Module Price: $6.50 |
MODULE VII
Dental Treatment of the Patient with a Major Psychiatric Disorder
This module provides an overview of the syndromes most commonly encountered: depression and anxiety disorders, organic brain syndromes, and schizophrenia. The module gives a pragmatic approach to the behavioral, psychological, and biological factors that affect dental management of these patient populations. (48 pages)
Module Price: $9.50 |
MODULE VIII
Dental Management of Patients with Chemical Dependencies
The units in this module discuss etiology, complicating factors, and treatment considerations for patients with a history of alcoholism and substance abuse. Topics include interviewing and referral, management of the recovering alcoholic, and resources for the addicted professional. (60 pages)
Module Price: $10.50 |
MODULE IX
Dental Management of Patients with CNS and Neurologic Impairment
This module focuses on four major areas of CNS and neurologic disability. Each unit provides background information on specific conditions and covers dental management considerations. (135 pages)
Unit A: Spinal Cord Injury
Unit B: Adult Onset Neurologic Disorders
Unit C: Stroke
Unit D: Sensory Impairment
Module Price: $25.50 |
MODULE X
Dental Management of the Geriatric Patient
This module is designed to increase the dental professional’s awareness and sensitivity to the needs of the older patient with chronic physical or mental illness. The topics include normal and pathological age changes, nutrition, pharmacological factors, age-related oral changes, and dental treatment considerations. (43 pages)
Module Price: $8.50 |
MODULE XI
Clinical Decision Making in the Management of Medical Emergencies in
Compromised Dental Patients
This module is a reference for managing medical emergencies in compromised dental patients. Information is presented in easy-to-follow flow-chart format and emphasizes the clinical decision making skills needed to successfully manage medical emergencies. The manual covers a wide range of compromising conditions including cardiovascular and respiratory disease, diabetes, neurologic disorders and chemical dependencies. (196 pages)
Module Price: $29.00 |
MODULE XII
Oral Health Care For Persons with Disability: A Guide For Health Care
Professionals
This module is designed to prepare professionals from various rehabilitation disciplines (e.g. occupational, physical and speech therapy, nursing, special education) to promote oral health for persons with disability. Topics include basics of oral health, diseases of the mouth, how to perform an oral assessment, preventative therapies and daily oral care. (86 pages)
Module Price: $19.00 |