Yun Saksena, D.M.D.
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
Brenda T. Bradshaw, M.S.D.H.
Old Dominion University
Colin Haley, D.D.S, M.Ed, M.H.A.
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry
Tiffany Wilson, D.D.S., M.P.H.
Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
Janine Fredericks-Younger, D.M.D.
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Delyse Leadbeatter, Ph.D
The University of Sydney
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Patricia Johnson, RDH, B.S.D.H., M.S., Ed.D.
Tunxis Community College
Rachell Green, RDH, B.A., M.Ed.
Tunxis Community College
Anissa Yafai, RDH, MSHCM
Pacific University – School of Dental Hygiene Studies
Kristen Moses, RDH, EPDH, DT(c), M.S.Ed.
Pacific University
Nick Forooghi, J.D.
University of the Pacific- Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
This exploration of humanities, social and behavioral science in dental education provides each speaker five minutes to summarize an element of these topics at their institutions; such as teaching and assessment of communication skills, empathy, cultural awareness, professionalism, emotional intelligence, social emotional learning, mindfulness. These are important to dentistry because successful practice and dental treatment is dependent on attitudes and behaviors of patients and providers, and their communications and other interactions. These short presentations will enable participants to share ideas and innovations, foster collaboration and encourage joint projects among institutions for advancing holistic, compassionate, person-centered care.