Description:
This course defines the practice of oral health literacy, explains the
importance of oral health literacy in dental practice and describes strategies
to incorporate health literacy in dental practice.
Learning
Objectives:
- Describe why there is an imbalance in the public’s basic oral health
literacy and the knowledge needed to prevent oral disease.
- Provide oral health information and services that make it easier for the
patient to understand and use.
- Describe the promising public health and patient education strategies
needed to improve oral healthcare.
Abstract:
Dr. Terry Davis, a pioneer in the field of health literacy discusses the
topic of health literacy, provides rationale for using health literacy practices
and methods that incorporate health literacy when providing oral health related
information.
Outline:
- Why Focus on Oral Health and Oral Health Literacy?
- Literacy Definition
- How Does Literacy Affect Dental Practice?
- Health Literacy Considerations for Dental Visits
- Evaluating Patient Education Materials
- Considerations for Improving Oral Health Literacy
- Useful Health Literacy Resources
