Synergizing Oral Health: Collaborative Strategies for Doctors & Hygienists

This event is free for members of Seattle Study Club of Dallas - contact [email protected] for your code.

For non-members, admission is $25.

Synergizing Oral Health: Collaborative Strategies for Doctors & Hygienists

This dynamic course is designed to enhance collaboration between Dental Hygienists and Dentists in treatment planning sessions, aiming to optimize patient care and outcomes. Recognizing the pivotal roles of both RDHs and DDSs in comprehensive oral health care, this session delves into effective strategies for synergistic treatment planning.

Interprofessional Communication: Learn effective communication techniques tailored to treatment planning sessions, fostering clarity, mutual understanding, and respect between RDHs and DDSs.

Patient-Centered Care: Understand the importance of patient-centered treatment planning, integrating patient preferences, values, and priorities into decision-making processes.

Comprehensive Assessment: Develop skills in conducting thorough patient assessments, encompassing oral health history, clinical examinations, diagnostic tests, and risk assessments, to inform collaborative treatment planning.

Evidence-Based Decision Making: Utilize current evidence-based practices and guidelines to guide treatment planning decisions, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and long-term oral health.

Case-Based Discussions: Engage in interactive case discussions, analyzing complex patient cases to develop collaborative treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.

Ethical Considerations: Explore ethical dilemmas commonly encountered in treatment planning, and develop strategies for navigating these challenges while upholding professional ethics and standards.

Practice Integration: Discover practical strategies for integrating collaborative treatment planning processes into dental practice workflows, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

Continuing Education and Professional Development: Recognize the value of ongoing education and professional development in fostering collaboration between RDHs and DDSs, and explore opportunities for further learning and skill development.

Through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will leave this session equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to foster effective collaboration in treatment planning sessions, ultimately enhancing patient care and promoting oral health excellence.

Registration begins at 5:30pm.

Host or Publisher Seattle Study Club of Dallas