conference schedule
Breakout Session: dəxʷx̌ayəbus - Dental Therapy Education Program Info Session Thursday, October 5, 2023 | 3:30 - 4:10 pm (.50 CDE) Presenter: Dr. Rachael Hogan As the Director of dəxʷx̌ayəbus-Dental Therapy Education Program at Skagit Valley Col - lege, I would like to provide a program info session for any prospective students, poten- tial supervising dentists, administrators, dental educators and academic institutions, as well as those simply curious about Dental Therapy Education. This is a Dental Therapy Edu 101 from the 1st CODA accredited program in the lower 48 (inspired by Alaska, the 1st CODA accredited program in the nation)! Explaining our training model for the new provider type, this session can address questions for those looking to support a dental therapy student and/or give insight into what it looks like to support a Dental Therapy Student. Following this program, attendees will be able to explain the scope of practice taught to Dental Therapy students in dəxʷx̌ayəbus. Share history of the dəxʷx̌ayəbus Dental Ther - apy development and specifics about the curriculum, and dəxʷx̌ayəbus requirements and the admissions process/timeline. Intended audience: Prospective students, potential supervising dentists, administrators, dental educators and academic institutions, as well as those simply curious about dental therapy education Dr. Rachael Hogan (she/her) is a general dentist and the Dental Director of the Swinomish Tribal Dental Clinic in LaConner, Washington, where she helps lead the effort to address the oral health crisis in Indian County and supervised the first Alaska trained dental therapist in the Lower 48 States. Dr. Hogan is a strong advocate for well-rounded dental teams uti- lizing primary oral health providers and allowing all staff to work at the top of their scope. She recognizes the importance of holistic care delivered with cultural humility, evidence based clinical excellence and diversifying the dental profession. Dr. Hogan is also the director of dəxʷx̌ayəbus-Dental Therapy Education Program at Skagit Valley College which was initiated by the Swinomish Tribe.
Annual Conference Guide 2023
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