A Functional Approach to Disability and Oral Health – Transforming Theory i

A Functional Approach to Disability and Oral Health – Transforming Theory into Practice

Course Description:

The 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability reported that 6.2 million Canadians lived with disability, with estimates that this figure will only rise in the coming decade. Most of these individuals do not require dental care in a hospital setting and can be seen in most dental practices. The functional model of disability gives primacy to the ability of the individual to function and considers the pathologies associated with the disability in terms of how they limit function. This approach is codified in the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Function (WHO-ICF).

While most individuals with disabilities have traditionally been treated by Paediatric dentists, it is important for these individuals to have a regular dental home, even as they transition into adulthood. The Canadian Dental Association along with the Canadian Society for Disability and Oral Health have used the functional model of disability to develop a Case Complexity Tool and a Transition tool to help clinicians integrate special care dentistry into their practices. This course aims to familiarize participants with the concept of the WHO-ICF and how these classifications can be used to objectively assess case- complexity and pro.vision of dental care outside a hospital setting.

Tuesday, August 1, 2023- Register first and then a second link will be sent to register to receive the zoom link 5 days prior to the course date. This is a live program.

ADACERP Joint Provider-ship Statement: This continuing educational activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADACERP) through joint efforts of the Texas A&M University School of Dentistry and the Association for Continuing Education Directors.

Meet the Speakers: Dr. Sharat Pani and Dr. Clive Friedman

Dr. Sharat Pani: Dr. Sharat Pani is an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. He has over 50 peer reviewed publications in the field of clinical pediatric dentistry and special care dentistry. He has published and presented extensively on the use of functional approaches and their impact on special care dentistry. He is a director of the International Association of Disability and Oral Health and is also the chair of the scientific committee of the Canadian Society for Disability and Oral Health. He was recently conferred with the fellowship of the International Association for Disability and Oral Health.

Dr. Clive Friedman: Dr. Clive Friedman graduated University of Witwatersrand 1976 – received his Pediatric training New Orleans 1979-1981. Has Been on faculty either full time or part time at Western since then. He has been involved with Dentistry for Persons with Special Needs since 1981. He is a former President of the International Association for Disability and Oral Health (iADH), ADH and is now a Board Member of the Canadian Society for Disability and Oral Health CSDH. Continues to serve as a consultant and member of various committees in all these organizations. He recently received fellowship in the iADH. He has been a member of the ICC (International Clinical Council for FOP) and recently updated the oral health section of the guidelines. He currently chairs the Ethics committee of the ICC. Clive still practices clinical dentistry continues to lecture, teach and mentor in many different arenas.

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

Learning Objectives:

• Use the WHO-ICF tool to assess the functional complexity of a patient with Special Healthcare Needs

• Utilize different tools and resources to triage patients requiring hospital-based dentistry.

• Identify those aspects of continuing dental care that can be provided within conventional practice settings

• Create a transition pathway for adolescents with special healthcare needs as they move away from

their pediatric dentists

Course information: Date: Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Time, 7:00pm-8:30pm CST

Location: Office or Home Computer- Registration here online and zoom link to follow.

Credit: 1.5 hours lecture online and live zoom

AGD Codes: Oral Medicine

Texas A&M University School of Dentistry, Office of Continuing Education is a member of ACDE (Association of Continuing Dental Education).

ACDE brings together individuals who represent college and university based continuing dental education programs associated with accredited dental schools in Canada and the United States.

ACDE and its members' goal is to serve you, the dental professional, in delivering high quality, evidence-based continuing dental education programs to meet your educational needs.

The ACDE and 35 of its member schools are jointly providing a series of live webinars featuring university-based leaders and educators.

Each lecture is hosted by a different school! Texas A&M University, School of Dentistry will provide the CE and verification of participation for all who register to attend.

See below for a list of all Universities involved.

A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health

A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

Dalhousie University

Dental College of GA at Augusta University

Marquette University School of Dentistry

McGill University

Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine - Arizona

Ohio State University College of Dentistry

Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada

Texas A&M University, School of Dentistry

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

University at Buffalo, Continuing Dental Education

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry

University of British Columbia Continuing Dental Education

University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry

University of Detroit Mercy Dental

University of Florida Continuing Dental Education

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

University of Louisville School of Dentistry

University of Maryland School of Dentistry

University of Michigan

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry

University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

University of Texas Health School of Dentistry at Houston

University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, Continuing Dental Education

University of Washington

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry

This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the schools listed here.

TAMU SOD Office of CE Registration Information, Certifications & Cancellation/Refund policy:Texas A&M University School of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

QUESTIONS: Please feel free to call us at 1-214-828-8238. For quicker response please email your questions through the online registration website. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. Continuing education credits issued for participation in the CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states/provinces. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of his/her state/provincial licensing board(s). CONFIRMATIONS: Will be sent by e-mail to the official email address provided by the attendee to the registration website. Exact email is necessary.

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION: Tuition is refundable if a course is canceled by the Office of CE. A $50 fee will be assessed for any course cancellation. All payments by check or cash are deposited into the Texas A&M University account and CANNOT be refunded. “No Shows” for a course forfeit all tuition. Confirm notification of cancellation by e-mail. The CE Office cannot be held responsible for a non-refundable airline ticket.