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Past Presentation

Oral Hygiene | November 7, 2022

Date of Presentation: November 7, 2022

Type: Past Presentation  

Audience: Clinical  Community  

Program: Community Health Representative  

Keywords: #brush  #chr  #dental  #dental education  #floss  #fluoride  #oral hygiene  #PCC  

In this series of presentations, various aspects of oral hygiene as it pertains to CHRs are reviewed. LCDR Keasha Myrick describes a dental program implemented within IHS, demonstrates proper brushing and flossing techniques, and list ways CHRs may promote dental care within their communities. Next, Angel Martinez-Thornton, provides an overview of a comprehensive Community Dental Education Program. Finally, Pamela Aguilar reviews the CHR PCC as it relates to Dental.

Recording:

Presented by:

Pamela Aguilar | LCDR Keasha Myrick | Angel Martinez-Thornton

Pamela Aguilar is the Community Health Program Consultant at the IHS HQ

LCDR Keasha Myrick, RDH, DHSc, is the Operations Director at the IHS, Oklahoma City/Bemidji Areas Dental Support Center. LCDR Myrick is also the President of the IHS RDH Coalition, Oklahoma City Area Office

Angel Martinez-Thornton, RN, Community Health Manager at the Sac and Fox Nation Black Hawk Health Center

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Date added: November 7, 2022