Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders: Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the United States, affecting over 40 million adults (19.1%).
Prevalence of Depression: Major depression is the second most common mental illness, with 29.0% of U.S. adults reporting a lifetime diagnosis and 17.8% currently receiving treatment.
Relevance to Dental Professionals: The high prevalence of anxiety and depression underscores the importance of dental professionals being aware of these mental health concerns.
This CE course informs dental care providers about mental illnesses’ impact on patients’ oral health and hygiene, emphasizing the importance of medication awareness.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this CE course, the participants will be able to:
- Define how prevalent depression and anxiety disorders are among adults in the U.S;
- Describe how they are diagnosed;
- Identify how they affect patients’ oral health;
- Understand how they have to be considered when treating patients in the dental office.