Ben Warner, DDS MD MS

Dr. Warner is clinical professor in Department of General Practice and Dental Public Health and Director of the Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Clinic. He directs or contributes to multiple courses including clinical experiences at McGovern Medical School, MD Anderson Cancer Center and Baylor College of Medicine.

He is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry and Fellow of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, International College of Dentists, American College of Dentists and Academy of Dentistry International. He is recipient of several awards, including Alando J. Ballantyne Head and Neck Surgery Award, M. G. and Lillie A. Johnson Cancer Treatment and Research Award and George Finley III Foundation Skin Cancer Research Award. He is on Test Construction Committees of the National Board Dental Examination (NBDE), Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE), Dental Licensure Objective Structured Clinical Examination (DLOSCE) and Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT). He serves on the Review Committee for Specialty Certifying Board Recognition of National Commission for Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards.

His research interests include oral oncology, premalignancy, mucocutaneous diseases, head/neck skin lesions and innovative health interventions. His overall goal is improving healthcare for all, most notably persons with neurodevelopmental disorders and intellectual disabilities.


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The Dental Patient with Dementia - Part One

An Introduction to Dementia for the Oral Healthcare Team

Dementia describes various neurological conditions that result in deficiencies in an individual&#39\;s mental cognitive tasks, such as memory and reasoning, with symptoms that worsen over time. Different forms result in degenerative changes in specific brain expanses, causing brain pathways to malfunction. Using an evidence-based approach, this Quality Resource Guide (QRG) reviews the different types of dementia, discusses dementia awareness by the oral health care provider as a member of a professional collaborative team, describes the behavioral aspects of dementia, and outlines the critical aspects of providing dental care for a person with dementia. The QRG will serve as an essential update resource for the dental office team striving to maximize the success of care for their patients with dementia.

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The Dental Patient with Dementia - Part Two

Providing Oral Healthcare for Patients with Dementia

Dementia describes various neurological conditions that result in deficiencies in an individual&#39\;s mental cognitive tasks, such as memory and reasoning, with symptoms that worsen over time. Different forms result in degenerative changes in specific brain expanses, causing brain pathways to malfunction. Using an evidence-based approach, this Quality Resource Guide (QRG) reviews the different types of dementia, discusses dementia awareness by the oral health care provider as a member of a professional collaborative team, describes the behavioral aspects of dementia, and outlines the critical aspects of providing dental care for a person with dementia. The QRG will serve as an essential update resource for the dental office team striving to maximize the success of care for their patients with dementia.

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