The likelihood of a dental practitioner encountering a patient with latex allergy is increasing. This course explains how to screen a patient for latex allergy. It also identifies potential latex-containing products in the dental environment. Course participants will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of latex allergy and how to organize a latex free treatment environment.
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Screen a patient for a latex allergy.
- Identify the latex containing products in the dental environment.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of latex-sensitivity.
- Organize a latex free treatment environment.
- Provide comprehensive dental care to a latex sensitive patient.
