Sensory Informed Pediatric Practice: Dental Professional Course 2026

Sensory Informed Pediatric Practice: Dental Professional Course is organized by University of Kentucky (UK) College of Dentistry Continuing Education and will be held on Sep 18, 2026.

Course Description:
Have you noticed an increase in atypical behaviors and responses from your patients? Are you struggling with disrupted visits due to patient discomfort? Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is more prevalent in children than autism, and as common as ADHD. Understanding SPD will help you make adjustments in your practice, to increase positive outcomes.

• Overview of Sensory Processing - What is it and why a dental office is such a challenging environment for children with dentistry-continuing-education
• Eight Specific Areas of Sensory Processing Disorder - Including how to support weaknesses in each area during a dental visit.
• Additional Considerations for the Dental Professional - Including info on waiting room, social stories, intake information, dental fear and being proactive.

Learning Objectives:
Upon course completion, participants will be able to:

• Understand sensory processing and how it impacts your dental patients.
• Develop confidence to utilize sensory strategies to improve the quality and experience of office visits for everyone.
• Improve patient and parent satisfaction.
• Decrease difficult and cancelled visits.