Babbling, Movement and More: What’s Wrong with My Child?

As dental professionals we are in a unique position to assist our patients in the maintenance and improvement of their medical and dental health, even for our youngest patients. Would you know what to do, what to say or how to refer a child that may be exhibiting developmental delays? In this Live Webinar, Attendees learn what to look for and where to refer patients for diagnosis and treatment. From identifying childhood speech/language and motor developmental delays, to understanding the appropriate referral sources, gain confidence and boost the standard of patient care to help reduce frustration and anxiety for both the parent and patient. Discussion of the physically or mentally challenged child is not provided.

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3 CE Hours

Subject Code:

430 - Pediatric Dentistry

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Nov 16th, 2023
06:30PM-09:30PM Eastern Time
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Presented by Ann-Marie C. DePalma
CDA, RDH, MEd, FADIA, FAADH

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Course Description

Pediatric Dentistry

As dental professionals we are in a unique position to assist our patients in the maintenance and improvement of their medical and dental health, even for our youngest patients. Would you know what to do, what to say or how to refer a child that may be exhibiting developmental delays?

In this interactive session, attendees learn what to look for and where to refer patients for diagnosis and treatment. From identifying childhood speech/language and motor developmental delays, to understanding the appropriate referral sources, gain confidence and boost the standard of patient care to help reduce frustration and anxiety for both the parent and patient. Discussion of the physically or mentally challenged child is not provided.

Please note this live, interactive webinar will have an Exit Exam for those that need it for CE requirements. The Exit Exam will be provided at the close of the webinar with the evaluation survey.

After attending this live dental CEU webinar, your continuing education verification form will be available in your online account within 2-3 business days. Once issued, you can access your CE verification form at any time.

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:

  1. Identify oral health risks associated with childhood developmental communication and motor delays and disorders
  2. Explore the essential components of communication and early motor skills and what could signify as an issue
  3. Discover the characteristics of children who would be at most risk for developing delays
  4. Differentiate which healthcare specialties could be appropriate for patient referrals
  5. Review oral health products which are used by developmental specialists during treatment
  6. Discuss appropriate ADA coding for early childhood (birth – age 3) evaluation and primary caregiver

Concord Dental & Medical Seminars Is Designated by AGD and ADA

Concord Dental & Medical Seminars is designated as a Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit.


Concord Dental & Medical Seminars is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Associates 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.




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