Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Explain the philosophy and practice implications of utilizing evidence-based care
• Understand basic research terminology including clinical indices
• Evaluate research results for clinical relevance
• Describe the potential clinical outcomes of different automated self-care devices in:
  • Plaque removal
  • Reduction of gingivitis and bleeding
  • Reduction of probing depth
  • Reduction of periodontal pathogens
  • Reduction of cytokines
• Discuss the benefits of automated self-care devices to special needs clients
• Describe how automated self-care devices affect client compliance and motivation
• Identify which clients would bene-fit from each particular device

Assessment Method: Post-test only

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