DHL Webinars

Inclusive Dental: Promoting Oral Health Care for Young Children in Head Start with Disabilities addresses common challenges faced by dental providers when treating patients with special needs, such as limited training in behavioral health and disabilities. Dr. Thompson offers practical insights for creating a sensory-friendly dental practice, helping dental teams build confidence and collaborate effectively in treating patients with disabilities. (July 2024)

Minimally Invasive Dentistry for the Pediatric Population explores new technologies and strategies to improve dental care access for Head Start families. Haley Buckner, RDH and Professional Relations Manager for Elevate Oral Care, shares her expertise on minimally invasive care, prevention, and caries risk assessment. She will discuss early childhood caries, risk assessments, and preventive options for high-risk pediatric patients, equipping DHLs to collaborate with Head Start programs and state partners for better dental health outcomes. (April 2024)

The Health Manager Orientation Guide (HMOG) is a new online resource to help health managers prioritize tasks, structure their work, and continue learning. The oral health chapter will be particularly useful for DHLs supporting health managers. This session will cover the health manager's role in health, behavioral health, and safety, and highlight key tasks in managing health services. DHLs will learn how to use the guide to support health managers effectively. (January 2024)

Practical Applications of Teledentistry: Expanding Access to Care explores how teledentistry, as part of telehealth, reduces barriers to oral healthcare. This webinar will help DHLs understand teledentistry's goals, navigate state regulations, and access relevant resources to connect patients with oral health providers remotely. (October 2023)

Making Head Start Program Information Report Data on Oral Health Work for You! helps DHLs use data trends from the Office of Head Start Program Performance Report (PIR) to improve oral health for Head Start participants. Dr. Harry Goodman will guide participants on accessing and analyzing PIR data, identifying concerning trends, and exploring strategies to enhance oral health outcomes in Head Start programs.(July 2023)

Head Start Resources Are Just a Click Away offers a guided tour of the HeadStart.gov website with Sarah Kolo, OHRC communication specialist. Participants will learn how to easily find oral health resources for Head Start staff, families, and health professionals, along with tips for searching, signing up for newsletters, and accessing additional resources on the OHRC website. One-on-one appointments are available for further assistance. (April 2023)

Oral Health Messaging for Children's Dental Health Month covers four key oral health messages for Head Start programs to use during National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM). Participants will learn strategies and resources to promote children's oral health and gain insights on the January 2023 Final Rule on Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs. (January 2023)

Oral Health in Indian Country- This webinar will share the current state of oral health among children from AIAN communities, identify their unique barriers to care, and offer suggestions on how to respectfully collaborate with AIAN communities in your state to offer support. Current and emerging prevention and treatment strategies and approaches for accessing oral health care will also be addressed. (May 2022)