Managing Special Care & Medically Complex Patients (Hawaii)
September 5, 2026 4:00 PM - 08:00 PM (GMT)
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Course Description:
Providing oral health care to individuals with disabilities requires modifications to the delivery of treatment and the types of treatment administered. This hands-on course targets dental health providers who strive to identify strategies that increase their ability to administer dental care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DD), aquired disabilities, and others with special healthcare needs. For those working towards MAGD, this is a protocol course. Upon successful completion of post-course assignments and oral presentations, you will receive an additional 44 Participation CEU - contact AzAGD for special pricing.
Course Objectives:
- To describe common intellectual and developmental disabilities that individuals may present within the dental office.
- To identify strategies and modifications to dental treatment options and dental treatment administration for individuals with special needs.
- To discuss common legal and ethical questions related to treating individuals with special healthcare needs.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Mai-Ly serves as Associate Professor and full-time Director of Special Care Dentistry at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. She is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD). She is an active AGD and ADA member serving both on the state and national level in various positions. She is passionate about caring for individuals in underserved populations such as those with disabilities, veterans, elderly, and more.
Arizona AGD 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 the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from January 2, 2023 to January 1, 2027. Provider ID# 219287