Pedagogy/Andragogy

Interprofessional Possibilities Between Pharmacy and Dentistry: Perspectives from Four Institutions

Sunday, March 12, 2023

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST

Location: OCC - Portland Ballroom 252, Level 2

CE: 1

Designation: SoTL

Presenter(s)

Kimberly A. Sanders

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry
Melanie Mayberry, D.D.S, M.S.-HCM

University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry

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Mark Fitzgerald, D.D.S. M.S.

University of Michigan School of Dentistry
AM

Anna Milone, Pharm.D.
BS

Brittany Stewart, Pharm.D.

Wayne State University College of Pharmacy
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Francine Salinitri, Pharm.D.
AS

Aline Saad, Pharm.D.

Wayne State University College of Pharmacy

In comparison with well-established models of interprofessional collaboration, pharmacy and dentistry collaborations are still newer in development. Yet, as medical complexities of patients with oral health concerns increase, it is crucial to equip learners with the skills to treat patients more holistically in the dental setting. This session will discuss the experiences of four institutions that have pharmacy and dental collaborations within their clinical learning environments. Each institution will describe the successes and barriers faced in establishing these collaborations and provide practical solutions to development, implementation, and evaluation. The impact of these experiences in advancing oral care will be presented.

Learning Objectives:

Describe created partnerships between pharmacy and dentistry to establish interprofessional pharmacy practice experiences within dental student clinics.
Identify methods of how to foster these environments of interprofessional comprehensive care for oral health patients at their home institution.
Explain evaluation strategies that can be applied to measure clinical and educational impact.