Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, Massachusetts
This lecture delves into the crucial role of dental hygienists as gatekeepers for medical-dental integration in primary care settings. It focuses on illuminating the responsibilities and opportunities inherent in this pivotal role, exploring how dental hygienists can actively contribute to bidirectional integration. The discussion centers on the development of effective care models designed to enhance patient outcomes. With a specific emphasis on fostering environments conducive to peer-to-peer learning among dental professionals, the lecture offers a nuanced perspective on the integral part dental hygienists play in reshaping the landscape of primary care.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this session attendees will be able to:
Analyze the pivotal role of dental hygienists as gatekeepers in the context of medical-dental integration within primary care settings, assessing their responsibilities and potential impact on patient outcomes.
Develop an understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with bidirectional integration, exploring strategies to create effective care models that enhance the collaborative efforts between dental and medical professionals in primary care.
Apply insights gained from the lecture to foster environments supportive of peer-to-peer learning among dental hygienists, enabling them to actively contribute to the evolving dynamics of medical-dental integration within the primary care landscape.
Evaluate the current state of medical-dental integration in primary care, considering existing models and identifying areas for improvement where dental hygienists can play a crucial role as gatekeepers.
Apply critical thinking skills to analyze case studies illustrating successful bidirectional integration in primary care settings, allowing participants to glean practical insights and strategies for implementation in their own professional contexts.
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