Full course description
Description
This training focuses on the importance of connecting adolescents to dental services and how healthcare providers can facilitate this process. Participants will learn about the challenges adolescents face in accessing dental care, the characteristics of youth-friendly dental practices, and practical strategies for creating effective dental referral systems.
Target Audience
Healthcare providers, school-based health professionals, and community organizations aiming to improve adolescent access to dental services and ensure youth-friendly care.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify barriers that prevent adolescents from accessing dental care and strategies to address them.
- Recognize the characteristics of youth-friendly dental practices.
- Develop and implement a referral guide tailored to adolescent patients.
- Build partnerships with local dental providers to enhance access to oral healthcare for adolescents.