Question 1

Who?

Accepted Answer

We offer a wide array of trainings programs to dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and other clinical health providers in all practice settings including private practices, community health centers, hospitals and long-term care. Trainings include didactic presentations, interactive workshops, case discussions, preceptorships, consultations, technical advisement and assistance with practice transformation. Most trainings include free continuing dental and dental hygiene credits.

Question 2

What?

Accepted Answer

The program's goals are: Enhance dental and medical providers ability to manage and identify oral conditions and pathologies common among people with HIV and competently manage all aspects of oral health care Train health care providers to work inter-professionally to advance the best health outcomes for their HIV patients  Program Offerings: Didactic Presentations – We offer face-to-face and virtual training on HIV-related topics to individuals and groups at no cost. These interactive presentations are typically 60-90 minutes in length. Our faculty are experienced health professionals who actively work in the field. Topics include: Oral Manifestations of HIV, Importance of Oral Health in Primary Care, Oral Health and Substance Use Disorder, PrEP, PEP, and many more. Explore our course offerings and educational program/needs assessment.  Preceptorship - We provide clinical training for dental professionals and primary care providers who are interested in expanding their skill set to care for people with HIV. Our trainings are interactive, hands-on and include individualized clinical shadowing opportunities at sites throughout our catchment area. (NECA AETC Oral Health Preceptorship Application) Clinical Consultation – We offer expert, timely responses to clinical questions related to HIV and its co-occurring oral health conditions. Contact Howard Lavigne, Program Director, (howard.lavigne2@gmail.com) for questions.  Resources: Assessment Card for Primary Care Providers Course offerings  Consumer Brochure: Importance of Oral Health in People Living with HIV  English Español  Animated Educational Video for People Living with HIV on the Importance of Oral Health. An educational video on the importance of oral health for people living with HIV. The video outlines common oral health issues as well as prevention measures that can be playing in patient waiting room or embedded into a primary care sites website.

Question 3

Where?

Accepted Answer

We are able to provide in-person training at your organization, at one of our training sites, or on-line.

Question 4

How?

Accepted Answer

Contact: Howard Lavigne, Program Director (howard.lavigne2@gmail.com / 315-247-2998) Laura O’Shea, Project Coordinator (laura.oshea@health.ny.gov / 315-477-8124)

Question 5

Virtual Learning

Accepted Answer

Explore our webinars:  Video Part 1: Head and Neck Exam for Healthcare Providers Video Part 2: Identification of Oral Anatomical Structures Often Misdiagnosed as Pathology Caries Risk Assessment Common Oral Lesions & Dental Management in People Living with HIV Oral Health Considerations for the Primary Care Team Substance Use and Oral Health COVID-19 Patient & Provider Considerations in Dental Practice COVID-19 and Return to Work Seeing is not Always Believing: Understanding and Interpreting Medical Tests and Results Oral Health & COVID-19: Case Reports & Current Theories

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