Dental Care for Those with Disabilities: A Rewarding Practice
Speaker
Mark S. Wolff is the Morton Amsterdam Dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and a Professor in the Department of Preventative and Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Wolff joined Penn Dental Medicine as the 12th Dean of the School. He is a celebrated teacher, globally engaged scholar, and deeply experienced clinician. Prior to joining Penn Dental Medicine, he was professor and chair of cariology and comprehensive care at the College of Dentistry at New York University (NYU) and also the College’s senior associate dean for development and alumni relations. Dr. Wolff has completed numerous international research and oral health assessment programs and has been a lifelong advocate and dental provider for individuals with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities of all ages.
Course Description
The course will discuss the issues of Equity and Access in Health and Healthcare for vulnerable populations, including discussions about who is considered vulnerable, how we can best deliver the necessary care and what the rewards are for helping manage their dental needs.
Educational Objectives
- understand the role of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- understand the living demographics of persons with disabilities within our communities.
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Contact
For information, please contact Penn Dental Medicine Continuing Dental Education at:
PDMContinuingEd@dental.upenn.edu