Many individuals living with mental illness may experience challenges in maintaining oral hygiene due to cognitive impairment, medication side effects, and/or behavioral barriers.
In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. David Clark, BSc, DDS, MSc (Pathology), and Lacey Smith, RDH, share insights on their upcoming webinar focused on oral health strategies for comprehensive care for patients with mental illness.
The learning objectives of this webinar include:
- Oral-systemic health: Understanding the intersection of mental illness and dental care, highlighting for example, the barriers to such care.
- Discover the unique needs and differing priorities for oral care that can accompany a specific mental illness diagnosis.
- Role of mouthrinses: Learn how LISTERINE® mouthrinse can be a positive adjunct to improving oral health outcomes for this patient population.
- Understand the important role of dentistry through the offering of empathy, communication and collaboration with other health care professionals.
The webinar will take place on Thursday, October 2 at 8:00 p.m. EST on the LISTERINE® Learning Hub. Registration is free, and all participants will receive one continuing education credit.
To learn more about the webinar and the speakers, visit Kenvue Health Professionals:
Registration is now open at the LISTERINE® Learning Hub
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