Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect
A Free Dental CE Webinar hosted by Dental CE Academy
On Demand Dental CE Webinar recorded 11.2.2023. Review 12. 31. 2023
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TITLE: RECOGNIZING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
COURSE FEE: Complimentary Access
CREDITS: This continuing education activity is designated for 2 credits
DURATION: 2 hours
AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE: 155 Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
MODE: Electronically Mediated | Recorded webinar November 2, 2023. Review December 31, 2023
SPEAKER: Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS (Bio below)
AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants
TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED: Mobile device, laptop or desktop with internet connection | Google Chrome Browser
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Watch the above recorded lecture. Do not fast forward, you may pause and resume at your own pace.
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COURSE SUMMARY: A webinar developed to assist dental clinicians in recognizing signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Discuss the history and background of child abuse and neglect
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Report the incidence of child abuse and neglect
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Identify the problem from a dental provider perspective
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Recognize behavioral health issues and effects
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Describe the clinician's role in recognizing, reporting, and referring victims
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Cite clinical and intra-oral pathology of physical and sexual abuse
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Know when, how, where to report suspected abuse
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Understand legal responsibilities of mandated reporters
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Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS
Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS is the Chief Education Officer for Dental CE Academy administered by Virtual Dontics® Education LLC. She completed dental school training at the University of California, San Francisco; during the height of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic.
Dr. Roling is a public health dentist, credited as an early pioneer of Teledentistry. Her clinical practice spans pediatrics to geriatrics. Previously an Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF; and Public Health Preceptor, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Dr. Roling also held the position as Chief for the Office of Oral Health, Maricopa County, Department of Public Health where she administed the nation's largest pediatric oral health prevention programs for the third largest U.S. public health department. As a mobile dental provider, she commanded a large teledentistry practice to treat homebound geriatric patients. She is a recipient of the Pediatric Oral Health Access Program (POHAP) scholarship and provided dental services pro bono to at risk infants and foster children. She has completed certification through the American Dental Education Association in conjunction with the Academy of Academy Leadership and Institute for Allied Health Educators "Advances in Educational Methodology." Her career has been featured in the Arizona Dental Association's Journal Inscriptions, and In 2017 she was published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry, followed by a feature interview in 2018 by National Public Radio highlighting the challenges of geriatric dentistry.
DISCLOSURE OF SPEAKER AND FACULTY COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIPS: According to Dental CE Academy's Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Policy, faculty and speakers for any course are expected to disclose any economic support, personal interests, or potential bias that may be perceived as creating a conflict related to the material being presented. Disclosure statements are printed in each course description and announced by moderators or individual speakers at the beginning of each presentation. This policy is intended to alert the audience to any potential bias or conflict so that participants may form their own judgments about the material being presented.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: This course is not sponsored. The speaker, Dr. Kirsten Roling is the Chief Education Officer and employee of Dental CE Academy. She has not received a speaker's honorarium. No corporate entity has contributed or influenced the content for this course. For written documentation contact support@dentalcenow.com.
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