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The Dental Sensory Experience

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Categories: Health and Medical Topics

Speaker(s): Jacob R. Dent, D.D.S

CE Supporter:vVARDIS Oral Care

Date: June 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT

Location: Online Webinar

Contact Hours: 1 CE Live CE

AGD Code: 750

Event Details

 

Dentistry is not just about teeth.

It is about the person, the environment, and the sensory experience that can make the difference between a positive or negative dental visit. Dr. Dent offers alternatives for creating a sensory friendly dental practice.

Register to learn about neurodiversity in the dental office!

 

By attending this webinar you will learn how to:

  • Review all 8 senses

  • Discuss alternative options to adapt the dental environment to be more sensory friendly

  • Discuss sensory friendly dental treatment options and materials

 

 

Additional Information

Author Bio

Jacob R. Dent, D.D.S

Dr. Jacob Dent is an outside the box general dentist and speaker. In practice for 23 years and a multi practice owner, Dr. Dent has built a successful career treating patients of all ages and disabilities in a non-conventional way using desensitization.

Dr. Dent is a fellow of Academy of Dentistry International, clinical director for Special Olympics Special Smiles, Clinical Assistant Professor at UTSD-Houston, and Co-founder of the Dental Desensitization System.  Dr. Dent is married to his wife Jennifer,  father to his daughter Jayden, and son Ethan, who has Autism.

As a professional speaker, Dr. Dent has given presentations and workshops in multiple countries for the past 10 years to dental professionals, health care providers, dental students, and families.

Website: www.specialneedswarriordoc.com

Email:  drdent@specialneedswarriordoc.com

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This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of vVARDIS Oral Care. Jacob R. Dent, D.D.S is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, vVARDIS Oral Care. Jacob R. Dent, D.D.S may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.

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