Local Speaker Series

Audience codes. A–assistant, D–dentist, H–hygienist, O–office staff, ST–students

Patients with Disabilities: Can We Provide Accessible Care? Yes We Can! Kara Taylor, RDH, BS

1:30–2:30 pm Room: 254 Audience: D, A, H

Most people with a mild to moderate intellectual or developmental disability can be treated successfully in a general practice setting by adapting skills used every day. Come learn appropriate techniques and communication skills that will help you be successful in delivering the best quality care to patients with special needs. Help break down the barriers to care faced by these patients and their caregivers. What barriers do you have control over and where do you start?

Learning Objectives:

• Describe disparities in healthcare experienced by people with disabilities • Recognize barriers faced by people with disabilities when accessing healthcare services • Learn strategies and approaches to provide disability-competent, responsive care

Dental Updates from the Utah Medicaid Program Jennifer Strohecker, PharmD

3:00–4:00 pm Room: 254 Audience: D

In this course you will learn the aligning dental services with the Medicaid strategic goals. The course will review updates in Medicaid dental policies and priorities to improve education to Medicaid dental providers.

Learning Objectives:

• Provide an overview of the Utah Medicaid Program and how dental services are delivered. • Review updates in Medicaid dental policies and priorities to improve education to Medicaid dental providers. • Aligning dental services with Medicaid strategic goals.

UDA House of Delegates

4:30–6:30 pm Room: 251 A, B, C