Dr. Jacob Dent
Empowering dental providers and caregivers who care for individuals with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities, Dr. Dent offers a comprehensive and practical program that will increase the confidence and competence of professionals and improves the oral health of persons with special needs with an efficient and a real-world approach to dental visits and home care.

About Dr. Jacob Dent
Dr. Jacob Dent is an outside the box general dentist and speaker. In practice for 22 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, Co-founder of Dental Desensitization Systems. 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 around the country for the past 9 years to dental professionals, health care providers, students, and families.
Dr. Jacob Dent is an invaluable resource to our second-year dental students to learn the practical and profitable aspect of Special Care Dentistry. He connects to our students who give enthusiastic reviews of his presentations on autism and incorporating special care with effective practice management.
David Fray, DDS, MBA
Professor UTSD
Fellow American College of Dentists and International College of Dentists
President ADPD

Dr. Jacob Dent Talk's
BECOMING A SPECIAL NEEDS WARRIOR: EQUIPPING YOURSELF TO TREAT PATIENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
It doesn’t matter your experience or training; everyone has questions and fears when it comes to treating patients with special needs. Dr. Dent breaks down these common barriers for dental providers by equipping you with the knowledge and how to in a fun and practical way that will build your confidence and empower you to be a special needs warrior in your practice.
Course Objectives:
Define various forms of Special Needs and their common characteristics.
Understand associated behaviors and dental concerns of each covered disability.
Determine the best treatment options for each special need patient based on individual disability and level.


INCLUSIVE DENTISTRY: Building a Team and Practice for Neurodiversity.
Dentistry is not just about teeth. It is about the person and their environment that can make or break the experience fo a patientat the dentist. In an outside the box workshop, Dr. Dent offers alternatives for creating a sensory friendly dental practice and team.
Course Objectives:
Review all 8 senses
Discuss alternative options to adapt the dental environment to be more sensory friendly
Discuss non invasive dental treatment options and materials
UNDERSTANDING AUTISM: A DUAL PERSPECTIVE
Autism Spectrum Disorder can present a variety of challenges and needs in both the dental office and home setting. As a dentist, providing care for individuals with ASD requires a comprehensive understanding of the condition’s characteristics and how these might affect the dental experience. As a parent of a child with ASD, navigating dental care can sometimes be daunting, but it’s an essential part of ensuring the child’s overall health and well-being. Supporting individuals with ASD during dental visits requires sensitivity, preparation, and understanding from both dentists and parents. By working together, we can ensure that dental care is as comfortable and effective as possible.
Course Objectives
Discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder and its common characteristics
Review dental challenges from both the parent and dentist perspective
Discuss best treatment options and collaborative care approaches
