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Addressing Oral Health Barriers in Iowa and Johnson County

Jan 20, 2022

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Dental Science Building, Galagan B and C

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Becky Hackett Leas

Addressing Oral Health Barriers in Iowa and Johnson County

Speaker Profile

Becky Hackett-Leas, RDH (She, Her, Hers) is the Oral Health Coordinator for Johnson County Public Health Clinical Services Division.  She is also the I-Smile Coordinator for Iowa and Johnson Counties. 

Course description

This course will describe: 1) the oral health care needs of underserved children within our local community, and 2) Johnson County Public Health (JCPH) dental programs.

Objectives:

  1. Recognize the oral health challenges and needs of children in Iowa and Johnson County to more effectively communicate with patients and their caregivers.
  2. Describe how JCPH partners with the state I-Smile program.
  3. Identify how the oral health care team can partner with local and state entities to increase access to care for underserved populations.

Schedule

Date:  January 20, 2022
Time:  12:00 – 1:00 pm CST
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/94000634567

In person location – Galagan B and C

Accommodations

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Dr. Michelle McQuistan in advance at 319-335-7524.

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