Improving Children's Health: Integrating Dental & Medical Services


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Add to Calendar Improving Children's Health: Integrating Dental & Medical Services 9/29/2018 7:00:00 AM 9/29/2018 4:45:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://iu.cloud-cme.com/OralSymposium2018 Description: Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease. This critical problem can best be addressed through an integration of medical and dental services. The American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that a child's first dental visit be at or before age one. This first visit provides a foundation for prevention through education. Many parents, regardless of education level and many pr... IU School of Dentistry false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Saturday, September 29, 2018, 7:00 AM - 4:45 PM, IU School of Dentistry

Target Audience
Specialties - Craniofacial Surgery , Dental, Medical Microbiology, Nursing, Pediatrics, Social Work

Overview
Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease. This critical problem can best be addressed through an integration of medical and dental services. The American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that a child's first dental visit be at or before age one. This first visit provides a foundation for prevention through education. Many parents, regardless of education level and many providers do not realize the importance of early dentist visits.

Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Develop strategies to support early childhood visits.
  2. Recognize the importance of early oral health intervention thought research, data, experiences, dental, and medical practitioners.
  3. Identify where reimbursement is available for these visits in your practice.
  4. Demonstrate how to perform a caries risk assessment, apply fluoride varnish, and provide oral health counseling in the primary care setting.

Accreditation

The Indiana University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Indiana University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Marriage and Family Therapist and Mental Health Counselor Board to provide Category I Continuing Education program.  This activity qualifies for 7.25 Category I CEU as outlined by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board.

The Indiana University School of Nursing Center for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Commission on Accreditation. This activity is designated for 7.0 continuing nursing education contact hours.


Additional Information

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact the IUSM CME office at 317-274-0104 or [email protected]. One week advance notice will allow us to provide seamless access. Please ensure to specify the accommodations you need in order to participate.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.25 hours), Social Work Category I CEU (7.25 hours)