Patient Engagement about Fluoride and Fluoridation

Presenters:

Meg Atwood, RDH, MPS, Orange County Community College, Professor of Dental Hygiene
Melinda Clark, MD, FAAP, Albany Medical Center, Associate Professor of Pediatrics

At the conclusion of the presentation, the participants will be able to:

Identify evidence-based guidance on the use of fluorides for caries prevention
Define misinformation from patients regarding fluorides
Recognize how to have effective conversations with patients about fluorides for caries prevention
Recognize various roles that health professionals can play in educating their patients and communities about fluoride and caries prevention

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Participant Information

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Program Evaluation

Using the rating scale, please rate the following.

Overall, the course was high quality. *

Learning Outcome
As a result of this educational activity, I have increased and enhanced my knowledge and competence on: *
“The purpose of this webinar is to enhance the capacity of dental & medical health care providers to provide quality patient education and awareness regarding evidence-based fluoride interventions to reduce tooth decay.”

Objectives/Learner's achievement of each objective
As a result of this educational activity, I am able to:

Identify evidence-based guidance on the use of fluorides for caries prevention *

Define misinformation from patients regarding fluorides *

Recognize how to have effective conversations with patients about fluorides for caries prevention *

Recognize various roles that health professionals can play in educating their patients and communities about fluoride and caries prevention *

Presenters

Presenter 1
Meg Atwood, RDH, MPS, Orange County Community College, Professor of Dental Hygiene

Is knowledgeable in content area *

Content is consistent with objectives *

Teaching strategies were appropriate for topic *

Teaching by this presenter was effective *

Presenter 2
Melinda Clark, MD, FAAP, Albany Medical Center, Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Is knowledgeable in content area *

Content is consistent with objectives *

Teaching strategies were appropriate for topic *

Teaching by this presenter was effective *

Conflict of Interest

Was information related to presenter conflict of interest and/or commercial bias shared with you before or during the activity? *

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Outcomes of Education

Please rate your intention to change your practice as a result of this educational activity. *

If you will use this information in your practice, what do you anticipate doing differently?

How confident are you in your ability to use what you learned to make a change or enhance your practice? *

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Please list up to three specific barriers you have identified that will prevent you from incorporating what you have learned into practice.

Comments

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