(5127) Championing Change: Strategies to Improve Access to Care

Thursday, October 17, 2024

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM CT

Location: Dental Central - ADA Hub, Convention Center

CE: .5

Fee: Included with Dental Central Pass and SmilePass

Speaker(s)

Zerita C. Buchanan, DDS, MPH (she/her/hers)

Dentist / President - Health Equity & HBCU Engagement
BlueSKY Collaborative Partners
Lithonia, Georgia, United States
Joseph Samona, DDS

Dentist
Forever Young Dentistry
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States

Disclosure(s):

Zerita C. Buchanan, DDS, MPH: No financial relationships to disclose

Joseph Samona, DDS: No financial relationships to disclose

This panel discussion is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to drive meaningful change in improving access to oral healthcare. By addressing systemic barriers and exploring the unique challenges faced by underserved communities, you will learn how to champion initiatives that enhance care accessibility. Panelists include Dr. Zerita C. Buchanan and Dr. Joseph Samona.

Learning Objectives:

Analyze the barriers to oral healthcare access for underserved populations
Learn practical strategies to improve access to care and implementing inclusive, patient-centered practices
Advocate for policy changes and practice innovations that reduce disparities ensuring inclusivity and equitable access to oral health care