EPISODE · Nov 25, 2022 · 20 MIN
#80: Health Literacy for Dental Providers
from Dental Hygiene Student Podcast with The Happy Flosser RDH · host Billie Lunt RDH MSDH
Health literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and comprehend basic health information and services needed to make appropriate and meaningful health decisions. The dental provider should be aware of the goals provided by DHHS for safe, patient-centered, and equitable care for all members of a community. In this episode, we will review some of the challenges around the topic of health literacy as well as some of the steps we can take as healthcare providers to meet the needs of our patients with an in-depth understanding of health literacy. Resources: Fleming, Jennie M. (March 2007). Health Literacy-a life-threatening communication gap. Kleinman, Dushanka V., Horowitz, Alice M. (July 2007). Oral Health Literacy and your practice. Woman Dentist Journal. As I say.... "Those who know will grow." Additional resources: Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene School https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school Instagram: @the_happy_flosser Other Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/ Take a look at a recent product I have tried and recommend. bit.ly/thehappyflosser promo code: HAPPYFLOSSER Send Messages to: https://anchor.fm/billie43/message. Email Me: [email protected]
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Health literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and comprehend basic health information and services needed to make appropriate and meaningful health decisions. The dental provider should be aware of the goals provided by DHHS for safe, patient-centered, and equitable care for all members of a community. In this episode, we will review some of the challenges around the topic of health literacy as well as some of the steps we can take as healthcare providers to meet the needs of our patients with an in-depth understanding of health literacy. Resources: Fleming, Jennie M. (March 2007). Health Literacy-a life-threatening communication gap. Kleinman, Dushanka V., Horowitz, Alice M. (July 2007). Oral Health Literacy and your practice. Woman Dentist Journal. As I say.... "Those who know will grow." Additional resources: Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene School https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school Instagram: @the_happy_flosser Other Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/ Take a look at a recent product I have tried and recommend. bit.ly/thehappyflosser promo code: HAPPYFLOSSER Send Messages to: https://anchor.fm/billie43/message. Email Me: [email protected]
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