GENERAL SESSION: Teledentistry in Action: How Technology Increases Access to Care [Panel Discussion]
(Room Texas B)
31 Jul 19
10:30 AM
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12:30 PM
Speaker(s):
Elaine Mamola, RDH, AP, RDH; Brittany Kinol, DMD, DMD; Staci Stout, RDH, BSHealthy Smiles Dental Hygiene, LLCUDHA Past PresidentUDHA PHDH ChairUDHA Legislative Comm; CAROL ROSZEL, RDH, LITTLE CITY
Teledentistry is already making a significant impact in a range of dental care settings. The introduction in 2018 of CDT codes for teledentistry services and the increasing number of state practice acts enabling direct access are rapidly changing the landscape for dental hygiene. The time is right for a conversation that educates dental hygienists to learn more about this important new tool and inspires them to explore new opportunities. The concept for this panel is to bring together several dental hygienists and possibly a collaborating dentist to discuss from experience how teledentistry enables hygienists to reach new patient groups, re-invigorate their career and foster innovation in both public health and private practice settings. We have identified panel members with in-depth experience with state practice acts, alternative practice models and the implementation and application of teledentistry. They will each explain how legislation and practice acts in their state encouraged them to explore innovative ways to provide dental hygiene services. A lively discussion of teledentistry’s role in expanded access care delivery models and an engaging question and answer segment will allow attendees to review their current practice and explore ideas with dental professionals already using innovative teledentistry-enabled approaches.