Dental CE Course: Miniresidency in Nursing Home and Long-Term Care for the Dental Team

The oral health care of nursing home residents continues to be a major concern in light of public expectations and government regulations setting higher standards for care in U.S. nursing homes. The care of those in assisted living, adult daycare and other alternative long-term environments also poses special challenges for the dental team. This unique continuing dental education program is specifically designed to teach dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants how to deliver care more effectively in nursing homes and other long-term care environments. The Miniresidency was developed and is directed by faculty from the University of Minnesota's Oral Health Services for Older Adults Program, winner of the American Dental Association Geriatric Oral Health Care Award.