Working Together to Advance the Future of Oral Healthcare

Multiple Speakers
Subject: 770 Self-Improvement
Credits: 1
Method: Lecture
Wednesday, Sept. 10: 6–7 p.m. CDT
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists 
Fee: Free

Description

As the landscape of oral healthcare evolves, effective collaboration between dental hygienists and dentists is more important than ever. This one-hour webinar, cohosted by AGD and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), brings together leadership from both professions to explore shared goals, current challenges and emerging opportunities for integrated practice. Participants will gain insight into how intradisciplinary respect and cooperation can drive innovation, improve access to care, and enhance outcomes for patients and providers alike.

Learning Objectives 

1. Describe the shared goals and complementary roles of dental hygienists and general dentists in delivering high-quality, patient-centered oral healthcare.
2. Identify barriers and opportunities to intraprofessional collaboration in current dental practice models.
3. Explore strategies for fostering stronger partnerships between professional organizations to promote equity, innovation and access in oral healthcare delivery.

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Speaker Information  

Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA
ADHA President
Fellow, ADHA

Jessica August, MSDH, CDA, RDH, FADHA
ADHA President-Elect
Fellow, ADHA

Christina Emmert, RDH, PHDH, PRP, FADHA
ADHA Vice President
Fellow, ADHA

Chethan Chetty, DDS, MAGD
AGD President
Master, AGD

Marc J. Worob, DDS, FAGD, FACD, FICD, FAAOSH
AGD President-Elect
Fellow, AGD
Fellow, American College of Dentists
Fellow, International College of Dentists
Fellow, American Academy for Oral & Systemic Health

George J. Schmidt, DMD, FAGD
AGD Vice President
Fellow, AGD

Hanna Lindskog, DDS, MAGD, FACD, FICD, FPFA
AGD Dental Education Council Chair
Master, AGD
Fellow, American College of Dentists
Fellow, International College of Dentists
Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy

Additional Information
This course is in collaboration with the ADHA. The ADHA is an approved provider of dental continuing education as recognized by the Dental Board of California, Provider #5238.