INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

UCLA School of Medicine and UCLA School of Dentistry
​Interprofessional Partnership

Course Description
​This three part course aligns with SPICE PD Goal A (Focus Area I) which is to establish an integrated oral and primary healthcare clinical training program for UCLA Community Health and Advocacy training in Pediatric Dentistry (CHAT-PD), Advanced Education General Dentistry (AEGD), pediatric medicine, and nursing programs.
Course Competency
​Describe and apply basic oral health strategies and risk-based diagnosis and treatment to prevent dental disease.
Course Objectives 
On successful completion of this course, residents will be able to:
  • Understand and be able to identify basic normal and abnormal pediatric oral and dental anatomy/health
  • Understand oral-systemic link and health problems associated with poor oral health
  • Understand the oral health and pregnancy connection
  • Demonstrate the inclusion of the oral cavity in the HEENT (head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat) component of the review of systems and demonstrate inclusion of the oral cavity exam in the HEENOT (head, ears, eyes, nose, oral cavity, and throat) component of the physical exam
  • Articulate and perform a six step caries risk assessment including applying fluoride varnish
  • Describe the role of interprofessional collaborations in improving oral health for children
About the Instructor
Cambria Garell
​MD

UCLA School of Nursing and UCLA School of Dentistry
​Interprofessional Partnership
Course Description
​this three part course aligns with SPICE PD Goal A (Focus Area I) which is to establish an integrated oral and primary healthcare clinical training program for UCLA Community Health and Advocacy training in Pediatric Dentistry (CHAT-PD), Advanced Education General Dentistry (AEGD), pediatric medicine, and nursing programs.
Course Competency
​Describe and apply basic oral health strategies and risk-based diagnosis and treatment to prevent dental disease.
Course Objectives
On successful completion of this course, residents will be able to:
  • Understand and be able to identify basic normal and abnormal adult and pediatric oral and dental anatomy/health
  • Understand oral-systemic link and health problems
  • Understand oral health and pregnancy connection
  • Demonstrate the inclusion of the oral cavity in the HEENT (head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat) components of the comprehensive history and physical examination to the HEENOT (head, ears, eyes, nose, oral cavity, and throat)
  • Understand and perform appropriate oral exams of adults, children and special populations
  • Articulate and perform a six step caries risk assessment
  • Describe the role of interprofessional collaborations in improving oral health for children
About the Instructor
Inese Verzemnieks
​PhD, RN
syllabus
Course materials
video lectures
Videos are password-protected.  Click here to view the CHAT/SPICE PD video library. ​
​Additional REsources
Tooth Talk Moments
Motivational Interviewing: Using Motivational Interviewing skills in early childhood education settings