Dr. Marcio A. da Fonseca

Taking Care of Children with Health Issue - Important Consideration for the Dental Professional Cerebral Palsy.

Patients diagnosed with cerebral palsy face many challenges in their daily living, including a diminished oral health-related quality of life. Tis lecture will discuss their systemic health issues as well as oral problem they may have and how to deliver safe dental care to these patients.

Learning objectives:
After the lecture, the participant will be able to discuss:

1. The definition and etiology of cerebral palsy
2. The diagnosis and classification of cerebral palsy
3. Systemic conditions commonly associated with cerebral palsy and prognosis for affected patients
4. Oral and dental conditions associated with cerebral palsy
5. Safe delivery of dental care for the child and adolescent with cerebral palsy