All courses by PLS Admin
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Polishing Your Cultural Lens: A Fresh Perspective for Dental Professionals
Isis Marsh, RDH, MS Given the diversity of the United States, dental professionals are called to uphold their oath by meeting the challenge of providing equitable, patient-centered care. Although diversity enriches communities, it also highlights differences in health care access that continue to exist across populations. Data on insurance coverage reflect these differences, as some...
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Embracing the Future of Dental Care with Digital Technology during Oral Hygiene Instruction
Heather Wong, MSDH, RDH In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every facet of healthcare, dentistry is no exception. AI and digital tools are transforming the dental workflow, enhancing the patient-provider relationship, and increasing patient compliance with home care recommendations. Dental professionals can leverage these tools to elevate patient education and improve home care...
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Cultural Competemility; The combination of cultural competence and cultural humility
Cultural competemility is the balance between cultural competence and cultural humility. Cultural competence involves understanding and appreciating the diverse cultural backgrounds of patients to effectively interact with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. On the other hand, cultural humility involves being aware of one’s own biases and assumptions and being open to learning from others....