Dental Management Strategies for Individuals with Cerebral Palsy
Speaker
Dr. Robert William Frare is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. His post graduate training includes a Fellowship for Developmentally Disabled Individuals at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, General Practice Residencies with the Veterans Administration Hudson Valley Health Care System and Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn New York.
He has been a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, an Adjunct Clinical Instructor in the Departments of Pediatric Dentistry and Community Oral Health Sciences at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, and a Clinical Educator at New York University College of Dentistry in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology, & Medicine.
He has been an Editorial Board Member for multiple dental journals, a published author and reviewer in peer-reviewed Dental Journals, lectured internationally and domestically, including the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
He is a member of the NJ Medical Reserve Corps, the American College of Dentists, the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry, and the Special Care Dental Association.
He was an associate in a pediatric dental practice, and maintained a private practice in in Voorhees New Jersey.
He was a previous spokesperson for Bib-Eze Disposable Bib Holders."
Disclosure: Dr. Frare has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course Description
The lecture will discuss the definition of Cerebral Palsy (CP), Demographics, Etiology, Diagnosis, Classification, Comorbidities, Treatment, Common oral findings, and management strategies and related concepts to maximize positive health outcomes.
Educational Objectives
- Define Cerebral Palsy
- Review related concepts to maximize positive health outcomes
- Outline successful treatment strategies for individuals with Cerebral Palsy"
Contact
PDMContinuingEd@dental.upenn.edu