Infant oral health education curriculum for medical, nursing, and social work trainees
Jacqueline M. Burgette, Emyli Peralta, Cynthia Chew, Katherine I. Watson, Alene M. D'Alesio
In their recently published study ‘Infant oral health education curriculum for medical, nursing, and social work trainees’, Jacqueline M. Burgette, Emyli Peralta, Cynthia Chew, Katherine I. Watson, Alene M. D'Alesio, and Daniel Rosen showcase the impact of a program on infant oral
health for trainees in social work, nursing, medicine, and dentistry. Participants were presented with information on topics such as what causes cavities, as well as strategies for dealing compassionately with client fears. The study met with an overall positive response, and points to future opportunities for interprofessional learning.
Key Insights:
· 91% of participants reported that they were introduced to at least one health information resource or tool that they had never used before.
· The interprofessional elements of this program can be replicated in other communities.