Oral Health Care Considerations for Victims of Human Trafficking

Oral Health Care Considerations for Victims of Human Trafficking

Date & Time: Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 8:00-9:00 pm

Register first, and then a second link will be sent to register to receive the Zoom link five days before the course date. This is a live program.

Course Description: In this presentation, participants will be able to describe the current situation of human trafficking plaguing the United States and learn practices to help identify potential victims in the dental practice. Additionally, an emphasis on trauma-informed care will be discussed to help equip dental professionals in treating this population.

Meet the Speakers:

Cara Copeland, D.M.D., M.Ed., M.S., Associate Professor

Dr. Copeland received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Science in Anatomy from The Ohio State University. She received her Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) from Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine- Arizona, and Master of Education from Northern Arizona University. She currently serves as an Associate Professor and Director of Service and Outreach.

Alexandra Pierre-Bez, D.M.D., M.Ed., MWU CDMA Associate Professor

Dr. Alexandra Pierre-Bez is an Associate Professor in the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine - AZ (CDMA). She is a preclinical faculty member and mentors students in benchtop and clinical research. She received her Doctor of Dental Medicine from Midwestern University, Master’s in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University, and will complete NAU’s Master’s in Public Health program later this year. She is the Vice President of the International Association for Dental Research Education Research Group, Immediate Past President of the local American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research Arizona Section, and Treasurer of the Midwestern University Sigma Xi Chapter.

Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this, participants should be able to:

· Describe the crisis of human trafficking in North America.

· Explain how to establish a working relationship with human trafficking shelters to provide dental care.

· Educate dental health providers on signs of possible human trafficking and unique ways of caring for this population.

Credit: 1.0 hours lecture online and live zoom.

ADACERP Joint Provider-ship Statement: This continuing educational activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADACERP) through joint efforts of the Texas A&M University School of Dentistry and the Association for Continuing Education Directors.

Texas A&M University School of Dentistry, Office of Continuing Education is a member of ACDE (Association of Continuing Dental Education).

ACDE brings together individuals representing college- and university-based continuing dental education programs associated with accredited dental schools in Canada and the United States.

ACDE and its members' goal is to serve you, the dental professional, by delivering high-quality, evidence-based continuing dental education programs that meet your educational needs.

The ACDE and 35 of its member schools are jointly providing a series of live webinars featuring university-based leaders and educators.

Each lecture is hosted by a different school! Texas A&M University School of Dentistry will provide the CE and verification of participation for all who register to attend.

See below for a list of all Universities involved.

A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health

A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

Dalhousie University

Dental College of GA at Augusta University

Marquette University School of Dentistry

McGill University

Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine - Arizona

Ohio State University College of Dentistry

Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada

Texas A&M University, School of Dentistry

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

University at Buffalo, Continuing Dental Education

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry

University of British Columbia Continuing Dental Education

University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry

University of Detroit Mercy Dental

University of Florida Continuing Dental Education

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

University of Louisville School of Dentistry

University of Maryland School of Dentistry

University of Michigan

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry

University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

University of Texas Health School of Dentistry at Houston

University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, Continuing Dental Education

University of Washington

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry

This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the schools listed here.

TAMU SOD Office of CE Registration Information, Certifications & Cancellation/Refund policy: Texas A&M University School of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

QUESTIONS: Please feel free to call us at 1-214-828-8238. For quicker response please email your questions through the online registration website. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. Continuing education credits issued for participation in the CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states/provinces. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of his/her state/provincial licensing board(s). CONFIRMATIONS: Will be sent by e-mail to the official email address provided by the attendee to the registration website. Exact email is necessary.

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION: Tuition is refundable if a course is canceled by the Office of CE. A $50 fee will be assessed for any course cancellation. All payments by check or cash are deposited into the Texas A&M University account and CANNOT be refunded. “No Shows” for a course forfeit all tuition. Confirm notification of cancellation by e-mail. The CE Office cannot be held responsible for a non-refundable airline ticket.

Host or Publisher Texas A&M University, School of Dentistry