Dental Therapists: Quality, Education, Supervision, Economic Impact

Speaker

Javaris Bennett; Sarah Chagnon; Heather Luebben 

Moderated by Kim Perry

Course Description

The third webinar of this four part series will explore the day-to-day experiences of dental therapists in a number of practice settings. Participants will hear about the value added as seen by the DTs in what they view as their contribution to their clinic environments. Dental therapists will discuss the strengths, weaknesses, challenges and opportunities that dental therapists experience as they expand oral health services and create new pathways increasing access to dental care in underserved communities. Learn how these important advances are being accomplished while under the scrutiny of detractors who question the quality, safety and efficacy of care of this dynamic workforce.

Educational Objectives

• Understand the value proposition that dental therapists bring to the table in providing high-quality dental care and their impact on patient outcomes

• Discuss the educational requirements and training programs necessary for dental therapists to ensure competency and effectiveness

• Explain the supervision models for dental therapists and how they collaborate with other dental professionals

• Identify the challenges dental therapists face, and distinguish between myths and realities

This program is made possible through the support of Delta Dental Foundation.

Contact

PDMContinuingEd@dental.upenn.edu

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