I’mPossible in Improving Access to Care: Increasing Students’ Teledentistry Confidence

Purpose: To provide an opportunity for participants to consider simulation for teledentistry curriculum. Content: Review of the University of Minnesota’s experience using a two-phase simulation activity to train dental, dental hygiene, and dental therapy students in a case-based teledentistry simulation, featuring collaborative practice. Students are trained in synchronous and asynchronous modalities using electronic dental records, intraoral cameras, and two-way video system, focusing on assessment and diagnosis. A brainstorming activity is used for participants to consider strategies for a simulated teledentistry activity using the resources available at their institution. Participants will leave with a basic framework of a teledentistry simulation curriculum.