Date Milestones
Release Date
May 2, 2023
Review Date
Expiration Date
May 2, 2026
Course
Presented by
Sherri M. Lukes
RDH, MS, FAADH
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Course Description
Cultural Competence, Cultural Competency, Diversity Inclusion
This pre-recorded webinar will present cultural diversity issues, how dental professionals can become more culturally competent in the delivery of patient care and ways to use this knowledge for addressing access to care barriers among the population groups discussed. Different models of cultural competency will be explained, and a variety of diverse population beliefs and ideals will be presented, emphasizing communication and incorporation of respect for diverse beliefs. Oral health issues of various cultures will be presented and discussed.
The educational teaching methodology used in this course is a self-study lecture presented via pre-recorded webinar in concert with an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Both the pre-recorded webinar and the PowerPoint presentation incorporate a variety of audio and visual cues to enhance audience members’ understanding and retention of key concepts.
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:
- Describe key trends in the demographics of culturally diverse populations.
- Identify general health beliefs and values of diverse groups.
- Describe methods for effectively communicating with diverse populations.
- Identify collaborative partners in the provision of oral health services to diverse populations.
- Describe oral health issues of some cultures/ethnicities.
