Telehealth for Orofacial Pain: Effectively Expanding Access to Care

Course Director: Emily Kahnert, PT, DPT, PhD, CCTT

Course Description:

Learn how telehealth is reshaping access to orofacial pain care in this practical, forward-looking course. The improved convenience and proven effectiveness of telehealth for this patient population has demonstrated that patients want and will comply with this method of care delivery. Evidence-based strategies and tools will equip participants to virtually deliver effective, patient-centered care - expanding your reach and impact beyond the clinic walls.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe key procedural adaptations required to successfully implement telehealth care
• Demonstrate screening techniques for telehealth assessment of Temporomandibular Disorders
• Implement patient education strategies to successfully manage a treatment plan via virtual care delivery

Funding sources: Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, American Academy of Orofacial Pain, University of Minnesota Graduate School

The American Academy of Orofacial Pain is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.