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Course

Oral Health Disparities and the Role of Community Health Workers

Self-paced
1 credit

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Description

This training focuses on oral health disparities and the crucial role community health workers (CHWs) play in addressing these issues. It examines the connection between oral and overall health, highlights barriers to dental care, and explores strategies for improving oral health outcomes, particularly in underserved communities.

Target Audience

This training is designed for community health workers, promotores de salud, healthcare educators, and policymakers involved in improving public health and reducing health disparities.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Understand the connection between oral health and overall health, including the impact of oral diseases on chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
  2. Identify oral health disparities and the populations most affected by them, including underserved rural and urban communities.
  3. Apply strategies to improve oral health literacy and promote preventive care through CHW programs and community engagement.
  4. Develop plans to address systemic barriers to oral health care, such as cost, geography, and lack of education.

 

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