Course Code: REL-BHC-0-IDOHBH
Hours: 0.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 2/28/2027
Learning Objectives:
Explain what oral health means and the primary behaviors that contribute to it.
Describe the effects of behavioral health issues on a person’s oral health.
Recall 6 actions a non-oral health professional can take to help a person improve their oral health.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Good and Bad Oral Health
Natasha
Importance of Oral Health
The Human Mouth
Common Poor Oral Health Conditions
Healthy Mouth Behaviors
Knowledge Check
Behavioral Health and Oral Health
Correlates Between Behavioral Health and Poor Oral Health
Lifestyle
Medications
Symptoms
Review
Summary
Section 3: Improving Oral Health
Your Role in Improving Oral Health Among Clients
Talk About Oral Health
Ask Questions
Be Observant
Watch for Non-verbal Cues
Respond to Reluctance
Offer Help
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
Instructor: Jason M. Grinter, DDS, MPH
Dr. Grinter operates a community-based dental office and several mobile-based dental clinics in the greater Rockford, Illinois area.
Dr. Grinter has been active in public health for years as past Dental Director at Milestone Dental Clinic, past Director of Special Patient Care at Illinois Masonic Medical Center, and has served on many dental boards including Special Care Dentistry Association, Illinois Dental Policy Review Committee, and Illinois Medicaid Advisory Board.
Dr. Grinter is active in the Chicago Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, and on the national level with the American Dental Association.
Writer: Kimberly Cobb, MS
Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Unlicensed Personnel; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.