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SUMMARY:Perspective and Considerations When Working with Individuals wit
 h Special Healthcare Needs
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:\n\n\n\nProviding dental care to children
  and adolescents with special healthcare needs (SHCN) can present unique
  challenges. From extreme resistance to routine procedures to managing b
 ehavioral and sensory sensitivities\, dental providers often face situat
 ions requiring specialized strategies and empathy.\n\n\n\nDr. Purnima He
 rnandez\, a triple board-certified expert in Pediatric Dentistry\, Appli
 ed Behavior Analysis\, and Health and Wellness Coaching\, will share her
  insights and proven strategies for creating positive dental experiences
  for individuals with SHCN. Drawing from over 35 years of clinical exper
 ience and her personal journey as a parent of a young adult with multipl
 e disabilities\, Dr. Hernandez brings a unique and compassionate perspec
 tive to this important topic.\n\n\n\nThis presentation will focus on pra
 ctical approaches and simple strategies that dental professionals can in
 corporate into their practice to support individuals with SHCN and reduc
 e stress for both patients and their caregivers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning
  Objectives:\n\n\n\nAt the completion of this course\, participants will
 :\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the unique challenges of providing dental care to 
 individuals with special healthcare needs.\n\n\n\nLearn practical strate
 gies to manage behavioral and sensory sensitivities in the dental enviro
 nment.\n\n\n\nApply a whole-body and person-centered approach to promote
  wellness and comfort during dental visits.\n\n\n\nEnhance communication
  and collaboration with caregivers to support a successful dental experi
 ence.\n\n\n\nImplement simple\, effective techniques to improve cooperat
 ion and reduce anxiety in pediatric dental patients.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSp
 eaker: Purnima Hernandez\, DDS\, MA\, BCBA\, MA\, LBA\, NBC-HWC\n\n\n\nD
 r. Purnima Hernandez is a highly regarded Pediatric Dentist with triple 
 board certification in Pediatric Dentistry\, Applied Behavior Analysis\,
  and Health and Wellness Coaching. She earned her degrees from Columbia 
 University College of Dental Medicine and Caldwell University. With over
  35 years of experience serving the New York and New Jersey communities\
 , Dr. Hernandez specializes in treating children with SHCN\, behavioral 
 disorders\, and phobias.\n\n\n\nHer commitment to a whole-body approach 
 to wellness is evident in her integration of functional medicine princip
 les and her favorite concept of "bio-individuality\," which promotes a p
 ersonalized\, patient-centered approach to care. As a parent of a child 
 with multiple disabilities\, she offers invaluable insights from both pr
 ofessional and personal experiences.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTarget Audience:\n\n
 \n\nThis course is ideal for dentists\, dental hygienists\, dental assis
 tants\, and dental office managers who provide care to pediatric patient
 s\, particularly those with special healthcare needs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCE 
 Credits:\n\n\n\nThis course is approved for Continuing Education credits
  under AGD Code 750: Special Patient Care.\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL;VALUE=URI:https://americanfriendsofdvi.org/events/perspective-and-co
 nsiderations-when-working-with-individuals-with-special-healthcare-needs
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