conference education Christina Friedt Peters (she/her) graduated from the University of Wash- ington with a B.A. in Economics and received a Masters in Jurisprudence from the University of Washington School of Law. As the project director, Christina and her team assist tribes in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho as they explore opportunities to tackle important social determinants of health such as educational attainment, financial security, and access to health while improving the system of health care through the implemen- tation of the Community Health Aide Program. The TCHP Project focuses on breaking down barriers to education and care and dismantling the institutionalized and structural racism that denies health equity and educational attainment to tribal com- munities. Breakout Session: It’s Easy to Defend Dental Therapy When You Have the Facts On Your Side! Friday, October 6, 2023 | 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm (.75 CDE) Presenter: Dr. Frank Catalanotto Fourteen states have now passed legislation authorizing dental therapy over the past two decades. The only organization opposing dental therapy legislation in state legisla- tures is organized dentistry. These opponents use opinions, myths, misinterpretations, misinformation, inflammatory statements and just plain lies when talking to legislators, media and the public. Fortunately for advocates of dental therapy, the published litera- ture is absolutely unambiguous as to the safety, quality, cost effectiveness and positive oral health outcomes related to dental care provided by dental therapists. During this presentation, we will review the most important papers and reports which document the positive outcomes of dental therapy. We will also review many of the false statements made by opponents. Participants will be prepared to present great information to policy makers, media and the public in the upcoming efforts to pass dental therapy legislation. During this program attendees will be able to describe the published evidence supporting the quality, safety, cost effectiveness and oral health outcomes of dental care delivered by dental therapists. List five myths told by opponents of dental therapy, and provide evidence based rebuttals against the myths told by opponents of dental therapy Intended audience: General audience but particularly focused on participants from states trying to pass dental therapy legislation.
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Dr. Frank Catalanotto (he/him) is the former dean and currently Profes- sor at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. His professional inter- ests include social responsibility, oral health inequities and racial equity. Dr. Catalanotto’s current advocacy efforts are focused on new emerging oral workforce models with a focus on dental therapy. He is a Vice-Chair of the National Coalition of Dentists for Health Equity and a Co-Chair of the National Partnership for Dental Therapy. He is a founding member and President of Floridians For Dental Access. Breakout Session: Research Demonstrating Effectiveness of Dental Therapists at Apple Tree Dental Friday, October 6, 2023 | 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm (1 CDE) Presenter: Heather Luebben, ADT, LDH Apple Tree Dental is a nonprofit dental organization, in its 38th year, with 9 Centers for Dental Health across Minnesota along with a robust mobile and community outreach program. Apple Tree Dental was a supporter of Dental Therapy in Minnesota during the legislative process in 2008 and 2009. After Minnesota became the first state to authorize dental therapy practice in 2009, Apple Tree was one of the first employers of dental ther - apists upon licensing in 2012. Apple Tree currently employs 13 dental therapists across their centers and has been involved with numerous research studies on various aspects of dental therapy practice over that last 10 years. This presentation will highlight four of those studies with an overview of the studies and describe how their findings can be used to support the promotion of dental therapy nationwide. Studies included in presen- tation: An Advanced Dental Therapist in Long Term Care (A case study by Apple Tree Dental with support from Pew Charitable Trusts); An Advanced Dental Therapist in Rural MN (A case study by Apple Tree Dental with support from Pew Charitable Trusts); Two studies from the Oral Health Workforce Research Center including Provider and Patient Satisfaction with the Dental Therapy Workforce at Apple Tree Dental; and The Contri- butions of Dental Therapists and Advanced Dental Therapists in the Dental Centers of Apple Tree Dental in Minnesota. Following this program, attendees will be able to describe a non-profit organization that championed the establishment of dental therapy and employs dental therapists in Min- nesota. Discuss two case studies demonstrating the application of dental therapy to meet the oral health needs of patients in rural and long-term care settings. And, review
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