Impact of Dental and Oral Health in Behavioral Health for Paraprofessionals

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Good and Bad Oral Health

Natasha

Importance of Oral Health

The Human Mouth

Common Poor Oral Health Conditions

Healthy Mouth Behaviors

Knowledge Check

Behavioral Health and Oral Health

Correlates Between Behavioral Health and Poor Oral Health

Lifestyle

Medications

Symptoms

Review

Summary

Section 3: Improving Oral Health

Your Role in Improving Oral Health Among Clients

Talk About Oral Health

Ask Questions

Be Observant

Watch for Non-verbal Cues

Respond to Reluctance

Offer Help

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

References

Dr. Grinter operates a community-based dental office and several mobile-based dental clinics in the greater Rockford, Illinois area.

Dr. Grinter has been active in public health for years as past Dental Director at Milestone Dental Clinic, past Director of Special Patient Care at Illinois Masonic Medical Center, and has served on many dental boards including Special Care Dentistry Association, Illinois Dental Policy Review Committee, and Illinois Medicaid Advisory Board.

Dr. Grinter is active in the Chicago Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, and on the national level with the American Dental Association.

Disclosure: Jason M. Grinter, DDS, MPH has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new Relias staff joining the Content Department. Mrs. Cobb has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 24 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, and training and technical assistance. She was the statewide evaluator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky for adult, juvenile, and family drug courts; a Research Associate for the American Probation & Parole Association providing training and technical assistance to Native American Nations/Alaska Native Villages on systemic criminal and juvenile justice initiatives; and a Research Administrator for the University of Kentucky. Disclosure: Kimberly Cobb, MS has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.