by Darren Edwards | Sep 29, 2021 | Video
In this video, Sharity Ludwig, EPDH, MS, director of alternative care models at Advantage Dental Oral Health Center and Affiliated Practices, explains the potential of community care. Clinics may not be in easily accessible locations, so by deploying expanded practice...
by Darren Edwards | Sep 29, 2021 | Video
In this video, Sean Boynes, DMD, MS, vice president of health improvement at CareQuest Institute, explains why it’s important to recognize that the mouth is part of the body. If you’re a dental provider trying to treat periodontal disease in someone who is diabetic or...
by Darren Edwards | Sep 29, 2021 | Video
What is interoperability? It’s an umbrella term for ensuring that different systems and software applications are able to communicate and understand shared data. This video explains the different layers of interoperability and the overall goal, which is to best serve...
by Darren Edwards | Sep 29, 2021 | Video
Change is always difficult, and dental providers might feel daunted by the prospect of medical-dental integration. In this video, Sean Boynes, DMD, MS, advises dental providers not to take on too much. Instead of thinking you need to do it all, ask yourself: What’s...
by Darren Edwards | Sep 29, 2021 | Video
This video explains how the scope of practice and state regulations can affect efforts to transition dentistry from a surgical care model to a primary care dental model. One state may have a promising approach that could apply in others, but it may be difficult to...
by Darren Edwards | Sep 29, 2021 | Video
In this video, Mark Deutchman, MD, family medicine physician and professor at the University of Colorado, offers advice for integrating oral health into primary care. The first step is getting educated. Resources are available to learn about the connection between...
