Andrea Walker completed an online continuing education course on providing evidence-based oral healthcare to patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The 2-hour course covered describing Alzheimer's disease and its etiology, recognizing signs and symptoms of the disease, describing drug and non-drug treatments for managing symptoms, and explaining how the disease could impact a patient's dental care plan and what modifications may be necessary. The course aimed to help dental professionals deliver person-centered care and identify resources for the latest Alzheimer's disease information and support groups.

1. Continuing Education Online Interactive Course
Andrea Walker
Is Awarded 2 Hours of Continuing Education Credit For Successful Completion of:
Providing Evidence-based Oral Health Care to Individuals Diagnosed with
Degenerative Disorders, Part 3: Alzheimer’s Disease
Melanie Simmer-Beck, RDH, PhD
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Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
Describe Alzheimer’s disease and the etiology of the disease.•
Recognize the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.•
Describe drug and non-drug treatments available to manage Alzheimer’s disease symptoms.•
Explain how Alzheimer’s disease could impact a patient’s dental care plan and understand what modifications may
be necessary.
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Deliver person-centered care.•
Identify resources to find the latest Alzheimer’s disease information, news, and support groups.•
February 24, 2016
AGD Provider No. 211886, California Provider No. 02-3111-16395
Certificate ID: 3936879
ADA CERP
The Procter & Gamble Company 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.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.
AGD PACE
The Procter & Gamble Company is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy
of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by
AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply
acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval
extends from 8/1/2013 to 7/31/2017.
Provider ID# 211886
NOTE: Date of completion is based on Eastern Standard Time.