Vermont Dental ​Conference

Program #12 How to Be a Sensory Friendly Dental Provider

Jacob Dent, DDS
Audience Code: D, H, A, O        3 CEUs/Clinical Lecture

Education Sponsor: GC America

Understanding how each individual views the world through their own unique perspectives and perceptions is critical in being a sensory friendly dental provider.  Our eight senses are the basis for how we see the world, and how we process that information can be the difference between a great and horrible dental visit.  This course will define the basics of the human senses, how they are processed and what makes going to the dentist one of the most challenging experiences when it comes to sensory overload.  

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the eight human senses
  • Determine how perspective and perception affect our sensory input
  • Identify how bias and stereotypes affect our perception and perspectives
  • Recognize that everyone has a unique sensory input
  • Describe ways to reduce the sensory overload caused in the dental office
  • Define sensory processing disorder

SEE HANDOUT PAGE for ATTENDEE LECTURE MATERIAL (available in September)