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Research shows direct links between oral health, behavioral health, and physical health. Understanding these relationships supports care providers positively impacting their patient's overall health. Get a preview of this learning collaborative from the subject matter experts that will lead it. They’ll cover its approach, process, and content, as well as expectations for participation. Speakers will also introduce attendees to national data trends in integrated oral and behavioral health and the National Council’s, “Oral Health, Mental Health, and Substance Use Treatment: A Framework for Increased Coordination and Integration.” [PDF 3.95 MB]
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Presenters: Tamanna Tiwari, BDS, MDS, MPH; Amber Murray, RN, MA, PMP
Tamanna Tiwari, MPH, MDS, BDS, is a dentist and dental public health specialist specializing in integrating behavioral health and oral health. Her efforts have focused on transdisciplinary behavioral and social aspects of dentistry, and she has expertise in oral health literacy, oral health behaviors, and their impact on oral and overall health. Her work sheds light on models of integrating medical, behavioral, and dental care and its critical role in positive patient outcomes and provider engagement.
Amber Murray, BSN, MA, is a Project Manager and Senior Technical Assistance Lead at JBS International, Inc. where she collaborates with federal, state, and local agencies as well as colleges and universities to develop and distribute behavioral health curricula, training and technical assistance. Leveraging her collective background in nursing, management and evaluation, and training and technical assistance, her work focuses on directing and supporting training and technical assistance efforts to integrate behavioral health into primary healthcare settings for federally funded community health centers nationwide.
Earn 1.0 continuing education credit for attending this session.