Access to Care

COURSE SUMMARY 

TITLE: Access to Care

AUTHOR: Pamela Brilowski, RDH, MS

ABSTRACT: The need for dental care is not limited to specific populations around the world. However, for some, maintaining good oral health is simply not as easy as it is for others because of outside factors that limit their ability to obtain resources and quality care. This course discusses the populations that are more subject to inadequate care and the affect it has on their oral and overall health. It also highlights many key organizations, programs, clinics, funds, and other initiatives that are working to improve all aspects of oral health and access to care.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Understand the unique concerns of various populations in greater need of dental assistance.
2. Learn about current programs organized to help populations seek accessible and affordable dental assistance.
3. Learn what dental professionals can do to get involved and help those deprived of dental care.

CATEGORY: Preventive

NUMBER OF CREDITS: 2

COST: $20

PUBLISH DATE: November 2011

EXPIRATION DATE:  November 2014

Sponsored By:

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DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in this CE course are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Richmond Institute for Continuing Dental Education or its affiliates. Any brand or product name mentioned throughout this course should not be inferred as an endorsement of any kind by any of the aforementioned parties.

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SCORING: To earn credit for completing a course from The Richmond Institute for Continuing Dental Education, participants must earn an overall score of 75 percent or above on the associated exam before receiving a certificate that confirms CE accreditation. (*NOTE: There is no limit to the number of times a participant may re-take the exam in order to obtain this passing score).

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