Introduction to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Dental Office: What It Is & Why It Matters
Thursday, May 9, 2024
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: 337
CE Credits: 1
“Diversity, Equity, Inclusion.” “Health Equity.” “Social Determinates of Health.” “Culturally Appropriate Care.” What do these and other phrases mean? How do they impact the work we do in the dental office and with our patients? In this course, you’ll learn the basics of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), including key terms and concepts, as well as the positive impact that addressing DEI can have on your team members, practice, and patients.
Starting in 2024, Washington state requires all licensed health care providers to complete continuing education in Health Equity. This course qualifies for 1hr towards that requirement.
Learning Objectives:
Learn from patient stories how their experiences with oral health care providers and systems shape their attitudes and behaviors, and contribute to oral health disparities.
Build on your understanding and use of cultural humility/competency language and terminology
Build curiosity and motivation to learn and do more as individuals to decrease oral health disparities.