In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, join CareQuest Institute and the Hispanic Dental Association for an engaging webinar on the importance of language in patient care. Language barriers can create challenges for both providers and patients, impacting trust, understanding, and treatment outcomes. Our expert speaker will explore the value of language skills in dental settings and share why proper interpretation is essential for high-quality, patient-centered care. Participants will also learn practical Spanish terms for common dental interactions and take part in a short Spanish lesson designed to help foster clearer communication with Spanish-speaking patients.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the importance of proper interpretation and language access in promoting equitable, patient-centered oral health care for Spanish-speaking populations.
- Identify common Spanish terms and phrases used in dental settings to enhance communication with Spanish-speaking patients.
- Apply practical strategies for integrating diverse language skills and interpreter services into daily dental team interactions to improve patient trust and understanding.
Moderator
Luis Camilo Yepes, DDS, FICD, Associate Professor, Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine; President, Hispanic Dental Association
Presenters
Victor Rodriguez, DDS, MEd, Clear Lake Dental Associates, Clinical Assistant Professor, UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, Past President, Hispanic Dental Association
Christina Meiners, DDS, FICD, Director of Community Learning, UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry; Past President, Hispanic Dental Association
This webinar will be recorded.
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. CareQuest Institute for Oral Health designates this activity for 1 continuing education credit.
This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
All participating instructors in this program have disclosed that they do not have the following financial arrangement or affiliation with persons or entity(ies) offering financial support, products, and/or services mentioned or related to the content of this program/activity.