Teledentistry: Meeting Patients Where They Are At… On Their Phones
Saturday, April 5
3:45 - 5:15 PM
1.5 CDE Credits – DDS, DH, DA, AUX
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Teledentistry is more than just staying in contact with patients as it also opens the practice to a broader demographic and creates remote ways to carry out diagnoses and dental care. It is shaping the future of dentistry as a whole, specifically, the dental professionals of the future. Patients are wanting more ways to access their healthcare providers, and dentistry will need to adapt to better engage with patients.
Course Objectives:
1. Identify use cases to increase care with Teledentistry.
2. Compare synchronous and asynchronous Teledentistry.
3. Discuss digital workflows to engage patients with oral hygiene instructions.
PRESENTER:
Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, CDIPC
Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, CDPIC, brings more than twenty years of experience in the dental field, beginning as a dental assistant and earning a bachelor's degree in Health Science from the Medical University of South Carolina, followed by a master's in dental hygiene education from the University of Bridgeport. Her commitment to ongoing education is evident through her pursuit of various certifications, including the Certificate in Dental Infection Prevention and Control.
Strange’s passion for dentistry extends beyond her practice, as demonstrated by her community and global endeavors, which include volunteer work and worldwide missions. As the owner of Level Up Infection Prevention and MichelleStrangeRDH, she continues to practice dental hygiene while sharing her expertise through various platforms. Strange was also a cofounder of the A Tale of Two Hygienists podcast, further demonstrating her commitment to advancing the dental profession through education and collaboration.
