REGISTRATION CATEGORY	EARLY 4/14	REGULAR	ONSITE 6/16
DENTIST - FDA/ADA MEMBER	$69	$79	$89
NON-MEMBER DENTIST	$79	$89	$99
TEAM MEMBER	$69	$79	$89

Description:

The objective of this lecture is to provide attendees with current and specific information for the proper detection, reporting and investigation of human abuse. Attendees will gain an understanding of the importance of the unique position of the oral health care team in recognizing abuse, and the responsibilities of the oral health care team as mandated reporters according to Florida law and codes of the Florida Dental Association and American Dental Association. Additionally, attendees will study the various maxillofacial, oral, head, neck and body injuries that are generally associated with human physical abuse, including child, spousal, elder and abuse of the disabled. Attendees will learn the various types of abuse that may present, including physical, emotional, sexual and financial as well as neglect. At the conclusion of this course, attendees will understand the behaviors that are common in abuse victims and offenders, and will learn how their examination can aid in a complete investigation. Attendees will gain an understanding of the psychological, patient management and treatment considerations of both the abused patient and the abuse survivor. This lecture satisfies the Florida Board of Dentistry’s continuing education requirement for domestic violence.

Learning objectives:

Participants will be able to:

• understand Florida reporting laws, avenues and referrals specific to the dental professional, how to document their findings, as well as what information is required to make a report of abuse or neglect.
• learn their responsibilities, liabilities and protections under Florida law, including malpractice insurance considerations.
• understand the ramifications of both reporting and not reporting suspicious findings.
• develop, through case studies, an understanding in distinguishing accidental injury from inflicted injury, as well as differentiating those medical conditions that can mimic abuse.
• learn how to develop both emergent and definitive treatment plans for abusive injuries.
• study, through case studies, how offenders attempt to explain injuries away, as well as the proper techniques for approaching both the victim/patient and the offender.
• gain a clear understanding of the various reactions that abuse victims and offenders often display.
• discover the short- and long-term physical and psychological sequelae of abuse, and learn how to enable abuse survivors to achieve optimal oral health.