The Alpha Omega of Teaching & Learning Special Care Dentistry
Speaker
Dr. Mai-Ly (My-Lee) received her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and Masters in Public Health (MPH) from A.T. Still University. She serves as a full-time Associate Professor at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health in The Center for Advanced Oral Health. She works to support students, residents, and faculty treating individuals with special needs and complex medical conditions. She also works as a part-time associate dentist at Sundance Dental Care.
She completed a certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry from NYU Langone Medical Center in 2013. She completed a Masters in Education (MAEd) with a dental emphasis from the University of the Pacific in 2016. Her many accomplishments and contributions to the dental profession has earned her recognition as a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD), Fellowship in the Special Care Dentistry Association (FSCD), Fellowship in the American College of Dentists (FACD), Fellowship in the International College of Dentists (FICD), and Fellowship in the Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA).
She has a passion for lifelong learning and service. She is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry, serving both on the state and national level of both organizations. She also serves on the Arizona Dental Foundation Board of Directors, Special Care Dentistry Association, and Rotary Youth Leadership Awards District 5495."
Disclosure: Dr. Duong has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course Description
This presentation will explore two interactive exercises that can bridge the didactic and clinical experiences, and therefore, promote social-emotional learning (SEL) skills such as empathy, social awareness, mindfulness, and gratitude. It promotes an environment where high quality teaching meets highly engaged learning.
Educational Objectives
- Define social-emotional learning skills and its importance
- Describe the Rose, Bud, Thorn exercise
- Discuss benefits and challenges of incorporating interactive exercises into any existing health care education area.
- Develop an effective teaching and learning culture
Contact
PDMContinuingEd@dental.upenn.edu