Summary
Have you ever wondered how to develop a community oral health program
plan? This webinar will take you on an inspiring journey through the rich
history of dental hygiene, tracing its origins over the last century.
While clinical practice remains a cornerstone, today’s world calls for a
renewed commitment to community-based prevention and public health
leadership. This presentation will empower you to look beyond the
operatory, exploring how dental hygienists—armed with evidence-based
knowledge and real-world experience—are uniquely positioned to lead
transformative oral health initiatives in their communities. Be inspired
to reignite your passion, expand your impact, and embrace your role as a
catalyst for change in your own community or globally.
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Presenter
Kelly Antosh, DipDH, RDH, BSc, MA (she, her/elle)
Kelly Antosh is a 1994 dental hygiene graduate from Dalhousie
University. She has worked in clinical dental hygiene in three
provinces and six different countries. Kelly began her community
dental hygiene work in West Africa in 2000 and continues today by
developing, delivering, and overseeing a sustainable, community-led
oral health prevention program in Tanzania. She strongly believes in
the value of dental hygienists as community change agents.
Learning Outcomes
After the webinar, participants will be able to:
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Describe the historical role of dental hygienists in the delivery of
community programs
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Recognize the importance of the dental hygiene profession in targeting
prevention through community programs
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Explore various methods of planning and implementing appropriate oral
health interventions to a community