DEE-P co-hosted this in partnership with the KCNT1 Epilepsy Foundation on September 16, 2022.

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Shannon Daly Weir, a KCNT1 mom and dental hygienist, is working toward her Doctor of Dental Surgery and will specialize her training in complex care and sedation dentistry so she can focus her dental career on caring for patients with special health care needs.

Dr. Hans C. Reinemer – a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist – has focused for many years on treating children with complicated medical histories and special needs. He currently serves as Medical Director for the Pediatric Dental Residency Program and Division Chief of Dentistry at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah and Section Head of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Utah School of Dentistry.

In This Webinar

0:00 – Welcome and introductions
4:11 – Shannon’s story and introduction to the presentation
5:22 – Oral health basics and how cavities form
10:18 – Understanding gum disease and calculus buildup
13:33 – Dental health considerations for tube-fed children
15:14 – Bruxism, trauma, and eruption cysts explained
19:31 – Medication effects on oral health
21:16 – Reflux, dry mouth, and saliva management
27:27 – When and how to seek dental care
40:20 – At-home oral care strategies and product tips
49:18 – Demonstration of suction toothbrush and mouth care tools
1:03:00 – Finding special care dental providers and final Q&A

You can find the slides from this presentation and other resources on our Salud dental resource page.

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