Integrating oral health with primary care is an effective strategy to increase access to oral health services. Health centers are uniquely positioned to offer this integrated care, and dental hygienists and dental assistants can play a critical role in its success. This free webinar will explore effective strategies for utilizing dental hygienists and dental assistants to expand access to oral health services within integrated care models. The session will feature two health centers that have successfully implemented integration initiatives, showcasing how dental hygienists and dental assistants have contributed to improving patient outcomes and expanding care delivery.
Objectives:
- Discuss how the integration of oral health and primary care practice can expand access to oral health care.
- Describe the roles for dental hygienists and dental assistants in integration initiatives.
- Learn how two health centers effectively use dental hygienists and dental assistants to implement integrated oral health and primary care.
1.0 CDE will be offered. *Attendees must register and attend via their own individual Zoom link to receive CDE.
