What Do You Know About The "Movers and Shakers" in Your Chair?

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 in conjunction with Career Fusion

Webinar Registration

What if, within your practice, you notice a patient of long standing could no longer show sadness, disappointment, happiness or joy on their face? Do you just assume they are having a bad day?  What if, you noticed a change with their penmanship? Do you brush it off as “aging?” They may be suffering with Parkinson's Disease.
Did you know that 4 to 6 million people suffer with Parkinson’s disease and no two are alike?   Are you aware that Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder that is associated with the loss of brain cells that produce the chemical dopamine?

The dental profession is behind with its perception of Parkinson Disease.  So please join Carla Gantz, RDH  as she share some insights about Parkinson Disease and discusses oral hygiene products as a hygienist and from a Parkinson’s patient viewpoint.

Learning Objectives
Attendees will:
1. Learn what Parkinson’s Disease is
2. Learn 10 early warning signs of Parkinson’s Disease
3. Learn the “cardinal” symptoms
4. Learn the medications used for Parkinson's  Disease
5. Learn what products work for maintaining good oral health

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Carla Gantz, RDH
Carla Gantz is currently a registered dental hygienist, webinar presenter, HygieneFusion Consultant,   writer and speaker.  She started her career in dentistry as a dental assistant and it was here where she found her passion about her profession and interacting with patients.  Carla can identify with this topic, since being diagnose with Parkinson’s disease in 2006.