Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Dentistry: An Opportunity for Your Practice
Thursday, November 10, 2022
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
CE Credits: 1.5
This lecture will share current data on oral health disparities in Washington, workforce shortages and the opportunity to create a culture of inclusion and expand diversity within the dental professions. Participants will learn about efforts supported by the WSDA/Delta Dental Workforce Task Force to promote the dental professions to historically under-represented groups as well as a new continuing dental education course on this topic offered by Arcora Foundation.
Attendees will also discover pathways to get involved with initiatives which directly impact communities in Washington state, such as our “Introduction to Dentistry” course and other programs.
Learning Objectives:
Why diversity, equity and inclusion matters in dentistry.
Current efforts to increase diversity in the workforce.
How to access upcoming continuing dental education opportunities related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
How to get involved with our initiatives such as “Introduction to Dentistry” and others.