Course Summary: This course aims to provide a foundational overview of the Washington Apple Health Dental program, including federal and state policy, the Healthcare Authority, and the nuts and bolts of the program. It is widely recognize that understanding and navigating Medicaid policy is challenging and this course aims to address some of the common...
Course Summary: Establishing trust is essential to delivering effective dental care and ensuring positive patient experiences. This course equips dental professionals with practical strategies to build meaningful, trust-based relationships with patients through a patient-centered lens. Participants will explore the impact of empathy, active listening, clear communication, and respectful understanding has on the patient-dental professional relationship. ...
Course Summary: Learn behavior guidance and communication techniques for both your pediatric patient and their parents. This course will help you to use those tools to better treatment plan your patient, complete successful treatment in your office, and/or know when to refer to a specialist. Learning Objectives: Presenter Bio: Dr. Brianne Butler, or “Dr. Bri”...
Course Summary: This course equips dental professionals with the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality dental care tailored to the unique needs of children with developmental disabilities. Learning Objectives: Presenter Bio: Jessica Webb, DDS, MSD, MA, MSRT, ACC Jessice attended dental school at UCLA and trained in pediatric dentistry at the University of Washington and...
Course Summary: This presentation explores Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) — the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. These factors include where people are born, grow, live, work, and age, and they significantly impact a person's overall health and well-being. Course Objectives: Presenter Bio: Alicia Tieder, MSW, LICSW, MBAVice President, Organizational Learning, Patient & Family...