Dental Management of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence Based Strategies for Inclusive Care

Nellis Air Force Base, NV US
February 11, 2026

This 1.00 CE live virtual training is designed for AEGD residents and general dentists at Nellis AFB. This continuing education lecture reviews the dental management of patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using evidence-based strategies for inclusive care. The lecture introduces ASD by reviewing diagnostic features and prevalence and discusses how sensory, behavioral, and communication differences can create oral health challenges and barriers in the dental setting. These challenges are addressed through strategies such as pre-appointment planning, environmental and behavioral modifications, desensitization techniques, and sedation considerations, while emphasizing the importance of caregiver involvement and interprofessional collaboration to support holistic care for patients with ASD.

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for dentists, dental hygienists and dental technicians. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  2. Describe the clinical relevance and impact of patients with ASD.
  3. Identify treatment modifiers, clinical management and interprofessional considerations to provide holistic care to patients with ASD.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ADA CERP

    DHA, J-7, CEPO 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 (CDE). 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 the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP. 

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for 1.00 continuing education credits.

  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
02/04/2026
Course expires: 
02/25/2026
Event starts: 
02/11/2026 - 5:30pm EST
Event ends: 
02/11/2026 - 6:30pm EST
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Nellis Air Force Base
4700 Las Vegas Blvd.
North Building 1300, Second Floor
Nellis Air Force Base, NV 89191
United States

Capt Jihoon Noh, DMD. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planners, authors, faculty, and content reviewers for this educational activity have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ADA CERP

    DHA, J-7, CEPO 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 (CDE). 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 the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP. 

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for 1.00 continuing education credits.

  • 1.00 Attendance
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Requirements: CE/CME certificates are awarded to participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest. The deadline to claim credit is Feb 25, 2026.

Access Code: Some activities require an access code to register or claim credit. Please contact the organization providing the activity for the access code. The Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO) does not provide access codes.

Accommodations: Please contact the course instructor to inquire about accommodations. For additional accommodation requests and/or technical support, email [email protected].

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