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Ensuring An Inclusive Environment For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Patients, Joseph Samona Dds, Michael Korleski Rdh, Bsdh, Stephen J. Stefanac Dds, Ms
Ensuring An Inclusive Environment For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Patients, Joseph Samona Dds, Michael Korleski Rdh, Bsdh, Stephen J. Stefanac Dds, Ms
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This article emphasizes the need for an inclusive environment in dental practice for Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) patients. It sheds light on the challenges faced by DHH patients during dental appointments, such as communication barriers due to mask-wearing and lack of sign language interpreters. The article highlights the importance of using proper terminology, understanding communication preferences, and providing accommodations to ensure effective communication with DHH patients. It also discusses legal requirements, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, to provide reasonable accommodations. Ensuring inclusivity in dental practice is essential to improving access to care and enhancing oral health outcomes …
N Y State Dent J November 2022
N Y State Dent J November 2022
The New York State Dental Journal
In the November 2022 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:
- Medications Associated with Oral Lichenoid Lesions: A Single-Site Retrospective Cohort Study
- Evaluating the Impact of Providing Free Dental Treatment to Vulnerable Populations
- Amelogenesis Imperfecta: Case Series and Review of the Literature
This issue includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New York membership including: editorial and perspectives columns, legal, association activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.
Evaluating The Impact Of Providing Free Dental Treatment To Vulnerable Populations, Brendan Dowd Dds, Betsy Bray Rdh, Bs
Evaluating The Impact Of Providing Free Dental Treatment To Vulnerable Populations, Brendan Dowd Dds, Betsy Bray Rdh, Bs
The New York State Dental Journal
The Dental Demonstration Project was studied over a five-year period to evaluate how the impact from attended events and the follow up intervention influenced dental health home status of patients who attended. The report includes information gathered from 24 events that took place throughout New York State.
Use Of A Simulated-Virtual Training Module To Improve Dental Hygiene Students' Self-Reported Knowledge, Attitudes, And Confidence In Providing Care To Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study, Kimberly F. Cenzon, Ann M. Bruhn, Denise M. Claiborne, Jonna L. Bobzien
Use Of A Simulated-Virtual Training Module To Improve Dental Hygiene Students' Self-Reported Knowledge, Attitudes, And Confidence In Providing Care To Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study, Kimberly F. Cenzon, Ann M. Bruhn, Denise M. Claiborne, Jonna L. Bobzien
Dental Hygiene Faculty Publications
Purpose: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder affecting an individual's ability to communicate, interact, behave, and learn. The purpose of this study was to determine knowledge, attitudes, and confidence of dental hygiene students in providing care to children with ASD as a mechanism for evaluating dental hygiene curricula for patients with special needs.
Methods: A simulated-virtual training (SVT) intervention was developed as an interactive approach for educating dental hygiene students on providing care to a child patient with ASD. The SVT intervention consisted of a scenario in which the clinician "interacted" with a child with ASD who was …