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This interactive, discussion-based session will continue the discussion from the didactic session on the evidence, education and training, and resources to support addressing dental fear and anxiety to improve patient outcomes. Presenters will share practical evidence-based approaches for assessing and managing dental fear and anxiety, facilitate an interactive discussion to discuss these approaches, and present a case study to apply the information discussed.
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Presenters: Cameron Randall, PhD, Tamanna Tiwari, MPH, MDS, BDS
Cameron L. Randall, PhD, is a clinical health psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Health Sciences at the University of Washington School of Dentistry in Seattle. Broadly, his work applies behavioral science to dentistry and dental public health. The overall goals of his work are to improve dental care delivery and oral health, with a major aim to reduce health disparities.
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.