This training is part of the Year 14 Local Health Department Performance Initiative and is designed to support the promotion of preventive dental services across NY State counties.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this activity, the learner will be able to expand their knowledge and competence in all strategies for reducing the prevalence and severity of early childhood caries while still reversible and much less costly to treat.
Learning Objectives:
After viewing the webcast participants will be able to:
- Explain the role of medical providers in identifying and preventing dental caries in children
- Discuss fluoride varnish risks and benefits
- Discuss how oral health disease prevention services can be integrated into the medical home
- Identify oral health resources available to primary care providers
Target Audience:
Primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, Public Health Professionals, Local Health Department Staff