Attention-Grabbing: ADHD Friendly Dental Care
1.0 Hrs CE credit
June 10, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
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About this event
”Attention-Grabbing: ADHD Friendly Dental Care”
With Katie Steger, RDH
Course Description:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition for which there is no cure. Learn how ADHD symptoms impact patients in the dental setting, as well as at home when providing self-care and what you can recommend to improve compliance. You will gain insight into how unmanaged ADHD raises the risk for depression and substance use disorders, and what to be mindful of when treating adolescent female patients. Research into the typical dietary preferences of people with ADHD will also be explored, as well as the impacts on oral health. Walk away with a better understanding of how to help this patient population achieve their oral health goals.
Course objectives:
At the conclusion of this course the participant will be able to:
About the presenter:
Katie Steger is a dental hygiene educator and neurodiversity advocate. As an autistic person with ADHD, Katie understands the challenges navigating a world not built for people like her, and through her work, seeks to expand the knowledge of dental professionals so they can best support their neurodivergent patients.
Instructor: Katie Steger, RDH
# of CE: 1
Location: Virtual
AGD Code=750
Please be sure to note your timezone
PDT = 4 PM
MDT = 5 PM
CDT = 6 PM
EDT = 7 PM
AZ = 4 PM
About this event
”Attention-Grabbing: ADHD Friendly Dental Care”
With Katie Steger, RDH
Course Description:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition for which there is no cure. Learn how ADHD symptoms impact patients in the dental setting, as well as at home when providing self-care and what you can recommend to improve compliance. You will gain insight into how unmanaged ADHD raises the risk for depression and substance use disorders, and what to be mindful of when treating adolescent female patients. Research into the typical dietary preferences of people with ADHD will also be explored, as well as the impacts on oral health. Walk away with a better understanding of how to help this patient population achieve their oral health goals.
Course objectives:
At the conclusion of this course the participant will be able to:
About the presenter:
Katie Steger is a dental hygiene educator and neurodiversity advocate. As an autistic person with ADHD, Katie understands the challenges navigating a world not built for people like her, and through her work, seeks to expand the knowledge of dental professionals so they can best support their neurodivergent patients.
Instructor: Katie Steger, RDH
# of CE: 1
Location: Virtual
AGD Code=750
Please be sure to note your timezone
PDT = 4 PM
MDT = 5 PM
CDT = 6 PM
EDT = 7 PM
AZ = 4 PM
Registration for this event is now closed
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