2024 Texas Oral Health Conference Schedule
The Texas Oral Health Coalition is designated as a Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit and will provide up to 6.5 continuing dental education hours for this event.
Downloadable Conference Schedule
Downloadable Conference Schedule
Friday, August 2, 2024
TCEA Conference Center
3100 Alvin DeVane Blvd.
Building B
Austin, TX 78741
TCEA Conference Center
3100 Alvin DeVane Blvd.
Building B
Austin, TX 78741
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7:15 - 8:15 AM BREAKFAST AND REGISTRATION
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM WELCOME AND HOUSEKEEPING
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Oral Health: State of the State
Rhonda Stokley, DDS Educational Method: Lecture
AGD Subject Code: 130 Electives CDE Hours: 1.0 CDE Course Description Dr. Rhonda Stokley, State Public Health Dental Director, will discuss accomplishments, challenges, and goals of the Oral Health Improvement Program (OHIP) at the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). She will also provide updates on the dental landscape in Texas and the rest of the country. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this presentation, the attendees will be able to:
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Implementation of Teledentistry to Expand Access to Care in Texas
Heather Dent, DDS Educational Method: Lecture
AGD Subject Code: 130 Electives CDE Hours: 1.0 CDE Workflow for Teledentistry for Emergency/Limited Exams Workflow for Teledentistry Recall Exams Course Description The speaker will provide an overview of the TSBDE rule §108.16: Teledentistry. During this session, the attendees will learn steps to implement teledentistry into adental practice to increase access to care. The speaker will share strategies to increase patient compliance and satisfaction through teledentistry. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this presentation, the attendees will be able to:
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Break w/ Exhibitors
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Dementia and the Dental Impact Anne O. Rice, RDH, BS, FAAOSH, CDP Sponsored by
Educational Method: Lecture
AGD Subject Code: 750 Special Patient Care CDE Hours: 1.0 CDE Course Handout Course Description
Alzheimer’s Disease is the 6th leading cause of death and considered a public health emergency. While the underlying cause remains a subject of debate, the importance of connections, modifiable risk factors, and lifestyle interventions is undeniable. Initiating brain care early takes perseverance and discipline, but the long-term benefits are profound. Oral medicine specialists are healthcare providers, and we must recognize how our skills not only transform patients' lives but may also serve as a crucial defense against one of the most tragic diseases in our history. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this presentation, the attendees will be able to:
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM LUNCH W/ TXOHC ANNUAL MTG
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Making a Difference in the Life of Patients with Special Needs
Tonya Fuqua, DDS Educational Method: Lecture
AGD Subject Code: 750 Special Patient Care CDE Hours: 1.0 CDE Course Description Plan to review most common developmental/behavior issues and what to expect when treating these patients in a dental setting. Providing oral health tips to have the most successful dental visit for children and adults. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this presentation, the attendees will be able to:
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Inclusive Dental Building a Team and Practice for Neurodiversity
Courtney Thompson, PhD, MEd Educational Method: Lecture
AGD Subject Code: 750 Special Patient Care CDE Hours: 1.0 CDE Course Description Providers and their team often have questions and concerns regarding how to care for patients with special needs. Common barriers include lack of training and knowledge on behavioral health and mental/physical disabilities. Dr. Thompson provides insight for dentists and their staff on how to treat patients with disabilities. This course offers alternatives for creating a sensory friendly dental practice and team. Members of the practice are able to build confidence and empower each other on how best to collaborate and treat patients with special needs. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this presentation, the attendees will be able to:
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM BREAK W/EXHIBITORS
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM DENTAL SCHOOLS IN TEXAS: EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND SERVICE UPDATES
Moderator: Magda de la Torre, RDH, MPH Panel Discussion: Ana Neumann, DDS, MPH, PhD; Salma Elwazeer, BDS, MDS, MPH, FRSPH; Peggy Timothé, DDS, MPH ; Juanita Lozano-Pineda, DDS, MPH Educational Method: Lecture
AGD Subject Code: 130 Electives CDE Hours: 1.0 CDE Course Description A moderated discussion with panelists: Dr. Anna Neumann from UT Houston, Dr. Peggy Timothé from TAMU, Dr. Juanita Lozano-Pineda from UT San Antonio, and Dr. Salma Elwazeer from Texas Tech. Representatives from four Universities, UT Health-Houston, UT Health-San Antonio, Texas A&M University, and Texas Tech University Schools of Dentistry, will discuss their current programs related to education, research, and service activities impacting communities in Texas. The panel will discuss innovative programs designed to enhance workforce issues in dental, dental hygiene, and residents in each school. The session will also consider novel education initiatives for students to promote disease prevention, oral health promotion, and access to care for individuals and communities. The presenters will provide details on community service-learning, interprofessional education, and how determinants of health are addressed at the policy and patient levels. Furthermore, the presenters from the dental schools will describe how their institution's missions focus on oral health equity to reduce disparities. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this panel presentation, the attendees will be able to:
All Day: Poster Presentations
Educational Method: Lecture
AGD Subject Code: 144 Table clinics CDE Hours: 0.5 CDE Oral Health Curricula Plan for CNAs and CHWs
Presenter(s): Jack Hittson-Smith University of North Texas Health Science Center This poster highlights the work plan for an oral health CE curricula for CNAs and CHWs in Texas. The goal of the curricula is to address the oral health needs of the elderly, low-income perinatal women, and their infants to age two. The overall workplan aims to identify gaps in oral health education for CNAs and CHWs, focusing on topics related to the oral health needs of the elderly, low-income perinatal women, and infants to age two. The goal is to research and develop appropriate curricula in English and Spanish to address the gaps, develop a communications plan to disseminate the CE modules, enter into MOUs with appropriate organizations, and provide continuing education to Texas CNAs and CHWs on the oral health needs of the target populations. Enhancing Systems of Care for Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disorders
Presenter(s): Jeffery Hicks, DDS; Jennifer Farrell, DDS UT Health San Antonio Introduction: The University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has been awarded a US HRSA grant to help establish a new clinic to provide care to patients with intellectual and/or developmental disorders (IDD). Our study assesses the pre-existing, baseline patient pool receiving care, the patients’ diagnoses and the care provided. As well, we are assessing our subsequent efforts to increase care to these patient populations and the impact of our educational components of our enterprise. Objective: Our Project goal is to increase the oral healthcare of children with complex medical conditions (CMC) with IDD as well as patients of all ages with IDD. Under this US HRSA funded project, we have measured baselines of disease incidence and delivered oral health care to pre-existing patients with IDD in our School's internal and outreach clinics. These baseline measures will be compared to the disease incidence and oral health care subsequently delivered to new patients in our Special Care Clinic. We are training dental students, residents in care of this patient population and increase the ability of the practicing community to care for patients with these conditions. We also will assess the effectiveness of our classroom and clinical experiential learning opportunities for our students. We are also providing educational opportunities for dental residents and interprofessional trainees to include dental hygiene, nurse practitioner and physician assistant students. Methods: Existing patient records in our electronic health record system were searched using keywords for complex medical diagnoses and intellectual and developmental disorders. Patients ranged in age from 1 month to 18 years. IRB approval was been obtained for the investigation. Data included patient diagnoses and quality and quantity of care delivered. Baseline and subsequent data in aggregate is being reported with no patient identifiers. New patients' records will be searched using the same keywords to measure the changes in numbers of patients cared for and quality and quantity of care delivered. We also assess measures of patients’ health equity and satisfaction with care provided. However, these measures are being reported separately from this presentation. Clinical Relevance: According to the 2017−2018 National Survey of Children’s Health, 18.51%) of children from birth to 17 years (in the United States, or 13.6 million children, has Special Health Care Needs. Studies of dental and dental hygiene programs through the 1990s and early 21st century found that more than 50% of dental students reported no clinical training in the care of patients with such specific care requirements, and 75% reported little to no preparation in providing such care. Only 10% of general dentists responding in a study indicated that they treated children with cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, or medically compromising conditions often or very often. In Texas, only 12% of graduating students across 3 of the state's dental schools reported caring for more than 4 patients with DD, and 32.5% reported no such clinical experience. 57% of students were dissatisfied with their clinical training for caring for patients with DD. 79% of students who did not plan to care for such patients indicated “insufficient preparation” was a reason. We are supporting the integration of oral health within a broader primary health care delivery system to improve access to oral health care for patient populations with IDD and in underserved communities throughout Texas. Our model of care is accessible, continuous, comprehensive, coordinated, compassionate, and culturally effective. We are coordinating our patient/family-centered care with tertiary care community-based partnerships and ensuring equitable access to quality patient/family-centered services, with an emphasis on Children with Medical Complexity from underserved populations. Result: 147 unique child (<18) patients were cared for from 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023 in internal and outreach clinics of the School of Dentistry. Presenting diagnoses: 48%Child patients with autism 23%Unspecified IDD 15%Other syndromic conditions 14%Down syndrome 222 third and fourth-year dental students received didactic and clinical experiential training in the Special Care Clinic. Evaluations of dental students showed a perceived improvement in the knowledge, attitudes, confidence and experience gained from our classroom and clinical trainings. Beginning in Spring, 2024 we will also measure the patient number, medical conditions, care delivered, efficacy of care, cost of care for patients with these same conditions in our new special care clinic. We will also measure the outcomes and efficacy of our training for future providers. Conclusion: Active clinic patients meeting the study parameters currently are provided care in our clinics. An increase in care to affected patients has occurred in our new clinic for patients with special needs. Effective training of third and fourth-year dental students is performed in a dental school clinic designed for the care of patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This project is supported by grant UM2MC45793, US Health Resources and Services Administration for years 2022-2027. HbA1c Screening in the Texas Tech Oral Health Clinic and the El Paso Dental CommunitY
Presenter(s): Wilma Luquis-Aponte and Salma Elwazeer, BDS, MDS, MPH, FRSPH Woody L. Hunt School Of Dental Medicine Diabetes Type 1 and 2 are chronic in their development and without control can bring complications affecting oral health in addition to the eyes, kidneys, and cardiovascular system. The manifestations and complications in the oral cavity can affect not only the oral health but the general health of the patient. Among the complications present in the mouth that can be signs of diabetes are Periodontal Disease, fungal infections, poor healing after surgery, dry mouth, and Burning Mouth syndrome. The relationship between Diabetes and oral health, specifically Periodontal Disease, is an inflammatory response. Studies have shown that this relationship is not only based on the uncontrolled status of the plasma glucose but that the severity of Periodontal Disease can affect the systemic response controlling glucose levels as well; therefore, this is a two-way relationship that must be kept in balance. Without oral health intervention, uncontrolled periodontal disease makes it almost impossible to manage diabetes in patients. A collaboration between the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine and the El Paso Del Norte Foundation allowed us to integrate diabetes screening and education into the school curriculum, providing students with the necessary tools to identify, educate, and refer patients with diabetes. Through this initiative, we aimed to not only improve the overall health of individuals in El Paso but also to raise awareness about the importance of oral health in the management of diabetes. As the program gained momentum and demonstrated successful outcomes, we decided to expand its reach to the dental community in El Paso. Additional funding was secured to support training sessions, educational materials, and outreach programs that would enable dentists across the region to incorporate diabetes screening and education into their practices. The Diabetes Management initiative has since become a flagship project for the El Paso del Norte Foundation, showcasing the impact of collaborative efforts between healthcare providers, educational institutions, and community organizations. By empowering dentists to play a more proactive role in diabetes management, we are not only improving the health outcomes of individuals but also contributing to the overall well-being of our community. Through ongoing partnerships and continuous efforts, we hope to further expand the reach and impact of this essential initiative in the years to come. A sustainable model for private practice was important for long-term success. Important considerations taken in the development of the program are that the prediabetes risk testing and point of care HbA1c should not interfere with the practice's current workflow and that the additional resources needed including staff and staff time are minimal to ensure robust implementation. This program is currently in its first year within four dental offices in El Paso, and a second year is expected to help collect more data and possibly publish the results. Successful implementation will also ensure that diabetes screening will become a routine part of dental practice, assuring the sustainability of the project. The goals of our program are to:
By showcasing our successful initiatives at the State level, we are not only raising awareness about the importance of dental care in schools but also inspiring other organizations and institutions to follow suit. By fostering partnerships with community collaborators, we can leverage resources and expertise to further expand our reach and impact. Ultimately, our goal is to create a ripple effect that leads to more patients receiving the dental care they need and ultimately improving their overall health and well-being. Through collaboration and sharing best practices, we can work together to create a healthier future for our communities. Read the full PDF here. BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN PREDOCTORAL DENTAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY INTERVENTIONS
Presenter: Salma Elwazeer, BDS, MDS, MPH, FRSPH, FICD
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC EP) - Hunt School of Dental Medicine (Hunt SDM) Hunt School of Dental Medicine is the first dental school in West Texas providing dental education and oral health services to a community that has always been considered underserved across the US-Mexico Border. To build culturally competent dentists, the school offers Community Health Certificate (CHC) for all students as an educational requirement embedded in the predoctoral dental curriculum. The CHC is a series of weekly sessions, community experiences, and activities that are introduced through eleven semesters to dental students in all four years. The sixth and the seventh semesters of the sequence focus on “practicum” which is an applied community-based practice experience. Students work in teams to translate all what they learned in the previous semesters into action through hands-on community-based applications in a real world setting. Students partner with community agencies, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), the public health department, and other organizations from the local community to address an oral health or an oral health-related public health issue facing these entities. Through the two semesters, students teams define a problem based on evidence-based research and key informants interviews at the site, plan an intervention using the Logic Model tool, implement this intervention, and evaluate the short-term outcomes of their projects. All practicum projects require the development of oral health promotion product including learning modules, posters, brochures, educational videos, etc. These products are intended to be sustainable and durable resources for the community through the partnering site and the dental school. Students conclude the practicum experience with documenting their projects in white papers and sharing their findings with their community partner (practicum site) through oral presentations. Through the first two iterations of the practicum projects, dental students were able to address various critical dental public health issues such as community and oral health providers diabetes education, juvenile vaping, oral cancer screening, nutritional interventions after extensive oral and maxillo-facial surgeries, prenatal and maternal oral health, fluoride misconceptions, and other topics. Upon completion of the practicum, the students will be able to demonstrate a mastery of evidence-based decision-making and capacity to translate general and discipline-specific empirical knowledge into effective dental public health and community-based applications. Additionally, students will demonstrate leadership, teamwork capacities, and originality in a project with significant impact to eventually enhance the oral health conditions across the US-Mexico border and beyond. This poster presentation will highlight the approaches of implementing the practicum program within the predoctoral dental curriculum. In addition, it will feature some of the practicum projects that have been implemented and have greatly impacted the local community. Assessing Dental Practitioners’ Training, Knowledge, &Confidence Regarding Incision & Drainage of Abscess
Presenters: Sowmya Renuka DDS MPH and Richa Chinchakhandi
UT Health San Antonio Dental School Background: The purpose of this study was to assess dental practitioners' training, knowledge, and confidence related to small (<5 mm) and large (>5mm) abscess incision and drainage procedures. Methods: A REDCap survey of 30 questions was conducted South Texas Oral Health Network (PBRN). Results: Data revealed that dental practitioners' education training was associated with performing incision and drainage procedures. Those who performed incision and drainage procedures were 1) less likely to have didactic small and large abscess incision and drainage procedures training in dental school in one semester (p<.05) and 2) were more likely to perceive their training to be adequate/sufficient (p<.001). Dental practitioners who perform I&D procedures were more likely to report good or very strong knowledge of small and large abscess incision and drainage procedures (p=.002) and reported higher confidence in I&D procedures (p=.002). Conclusion: Dental practitioners' education and training influence their likelihood of incision and drainage procedures, with those who received continuous training beyond dental school being more inclined to perform such procedures. Vaccination for Human Papillomavirus Virus: Interprofessional Students Experiential Learning
Presenter: Nikhil Kalla, BBA
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio School of Dentistry This pilot project on advocating for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection and vaccination was an opportunity for experiential learning and interprofessional education centered in collaboration with the UT Health San Antonio schools of Dentistry, Nursing, and Health Professions. This project provided students with an opportunity to meet and learn about the roles of other health professions in their care and practice. HPV is a very common sexually transmitted infection. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 50 % of Americans under age 50 have been infected with one or more types of HPV. HPV infection is causally related to several cancers, including one-third of all cancers of the oropharynx (throat). HPV vaccinations prevent infection and cancer. Using a peer-to-peer cross-training model to impart professional expertise across discrete student groups, the physician assistant students taught HPV infection-related didactic content, best practice guidelines and SOAP note documentation; nursing students trained on the actual vaccine administration, and dental students conducted hands-on demonstrations on how to perform routine head and neck examinations and develop effective patient communication skills. A related debriefing session was conducted, and an online questionnaire with six items about the training experience was distributed to all participating students. The results of the debriefing session and the online evaluations indicated strong participation and engagement from the students, with a 100 percent survey response rate. Students were enthusiastic with affirming comments throughout the experience, expressing deep gratitude for the learning they had experienced. They had several suggestions for ways to improve the current didactic lecture-delivery model, especially advocating the use of a hybrid learning platform and requesting an increase in the time allotted for the psychomotor skills session in the future, as this prompted them to pay more attention to their surroundings. Importantly, the results demonstrated the need for IPE in teaching special skills for screening for HPV-associated cancers and administering the HPV vaccination, which could increase students' knowledge about HPV, HPV-associated cancers and the need for vaccination; also, providing a venue for students across the professions to rapidly develop these essential skills and learn how to advocate for HPV vaccinations. With the success of this pilot project, we will be able to picture what a full clinical IPE activity would look like if implemented at a community, state and national level, beyond the three involved professions, engaging other similar health care professions. This could lead to improving HPV vaccination rates and reduce HPV related cancer morbidity and mortality rates. This activity further supports the development of competent graduates ready to work collaboratively to achieve optimal health for all. Read the full PDF here. 5:00 PM END
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Texas Oral Health Coalition Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2028. Provider ID# 346144 |
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) through the joint program provider approval of the (Texas Oral Health Coalition), and the Texas Health Institute (THI). The (Texas Oral Health Coalition, Inc.) is approved for awarding FAGDIMAGD credit.
Conference Fee:
Early Bird Registration: $175.00
Early Bird Active Member Registration: $150.00
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Refund Policy: Cancellation change deadline is July 5, 2024 and requires written notice.
NO EXCEPTIONS. All refunds or changes are subject to a $25.00 administration fee plus PayPal fees. All refunds will be mailed after the meeting. Confirmations will be emailed for online registrations and payments only.
Early Bird Registration: $175.00
Early Bird Active Member Registration: $150.00
TxOHC Membership Application
Register and view complete registration details at https://www.texasoralhealthconference.com/registration.html.
Refund Policy: Cancellation change deadline is July 5, 2024 and requires written notice.
NO EXCEPTIONS. All refunds or changes are subject to a $25.00 administration fee plus PayPal fees. All refunds will be mailed after the meeting. Confirmations will be emailed for online registrations and payments only.
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