Description
Behavior Management Techniques and Protective Stabilization in Pediatric & Special Needs Patients (Online)
This course will satisfy the Texas Sate Board Dental Examiners adopted new rule 108.14 regarding pediatric stabilization.
The new rule requires that a dentist who wishes to utilize pediatric stabilization obtain advanced training by either an accredited post-doctoral program or pediatric dentistry residency program that provides clinical and didactic education in advanced behavior management techniques or an extensive and focused continuing education course of no less than 8 hours in advanced behavior management that includes both didactic and clinical education pertaining to Protective Stabilization.
Course Objectives:
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Scientific evidence will be discussed for indications and application of commonly used behavior guidance techniques
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Review the objectives, indications, contraindications and precautions for the various modalities of protective stabilization
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Gain an understanding for the application of basic and advanced behavior guidance modalities in the context of today’s parental and societal expectations and limitations
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This lecture will also include a recorded hands-on demonstration of the proper use of stabilization devices