Ethical Considerations While Addressing Oral Health Throughout the Life Spectrum
Thursday, January 29, 2026
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Course Code:
419TL
Cost:
$89
Credits:
2
CE Hours
In this course attendees will learn about the unique needs and concerns that routinely arise when treating pediatric and geriatric patients in a variety of practice settings. They will also learn how to manage ethical and legal concerns by using expert opinions, techniques and existing data to avoid common errors in practice and focus on enhancing patient care.
Speakers
After this course attendees will be able to:
- Navigate intricate ethical issues when treating the most vulnerable patients
- Understand the nuances of patient communication and ethical problem solving
- Discover various legal considerations tied to geriatric and pediatric oral health and well being
- Know how to prioritize patient welfare for children and older adults
- Evaluate concepts surrounding abuse and neglect for these patient populations
- Recognize your reporting obligations as a healthcare provider
Presented by the American College of Dentists New England Section.
The Massachusetts Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
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 the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at
ADA.org/CERP