Model Minority Myth: Dental Disparities Among Asian Americans
1.0 Hrs CE credit
May 09, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, please join us for this valuable continuing education opportunity!
About this event
”Model Minority Myth: Dental Disparities Among Asian Americans”
With An Chih (Angela) Do, RDH, MEd, MAADH
Course Description:
The “model minority” stereotype is a harmful myth and disguises multiple disparities in an Asian American’s medical and oral health. Covid-19-related Asian attacks have increased discrimination in denying them access to healthcare. There are also individual and community variables unique to the Asian-American community that impacts their access to care. Individual variables include age, education, place of birth, language barriers, length of stay in the US, and availability of dental insurance. Community variables include the density of the Asian population, the availability of a dentist, and Asian-related resources where they live. There are Asian cultures that believe in holistic remedies to relieve dental pain. These cultural beliefs and practices, such as drinking tea daily, impact the condition of their teeth and the treatment plan a dental practice would recommend. When dental professionals understand the individual and community variables their Asian-American patient faces, they can provide the necessary resources to improve their patient's access to care and oral health.
Course objectives:
At the conclusion of this course the participant will be able to:
About the presenter:
An Chih (Angela) Do, RDH, MEd, MAADH is a dynamic speaker that brings impactful and resourceful information to clinicians. Angela’s background in film and television, allows her creativity to expand beyond the operatory and into her presentations. As an immigrant and first-generation student, Angela knows the impact that education can make. This awareness drives her to empower dental professionals with the tools they need to better care for their patients. Whether Angela is teaching hands-on laser courses, providing resources for
dental professionals to combat human trafficking, or educating on appropriate language to use with pediatric patients, Angela always delivers an informative but captivating program.
The Pediatric RDH is not just a speaker, mother, and operations manager she is also one of the American Dental Hygienists’ Associations most influential leaders. She is President of the Greater Houston Dental Hygienists’ Association and Speaker of the House for the Texas Dental Hygienists’ Association. She is also a District IX delegate and appointed for the 2021-2022 IDEA committee for ADHA. The do-all-things dental hygienist, is also a mother of two young boys and wife.
Instructor: An Chih (Angela) Do, RDH, MEd, MAADH
# of CE: 1
Location: Virtual
AGD Code= 770
Please be sure to note your timezone
PDT = 5 PM
MDT = 6 PM
CT = 7 PM
EDT = 8 PM
AZ = 5 PM
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, please join us for this valuable continuing education opportunity!
About this event
”Model Minority Myth: Dental Disparities Among Asian Americans”
With An Chih (Angela) Do, RDH, MEd, MAADH
Course Description:
The “model minority” stereotype is a harmful myth and disguises multiple disparities in an Asian American’s medical and oral health. Covid-19-related Asian attacks have increased discrimination in denying them access to healthcare. There are also individual and community variables unique to the Asian-American community that impacts their access to care. Individual variables include age, education, place of birth, language barriers, length of stay in the US, and availability of dental insurance. Community variables include the density of the Asian population, the availability of a dentist, and Asian-related resources where they live. There are Asian cultures that believe in holistic remedies to relieve dental pain. These cultural beliefs and practices, such as drinking tea daily, impact the condition of their teeth and the treatment plan a dental practice would recommend. When dental professionals understand the individual and community variables their Asian-American patient faces, they can provide the necessary resources to improve their patient's access to care and oral health.
Course objectives:
At the conclusion of this course the participant will be able to:
About the presenter:
An Chih (Angela) Do, RDH, MEd, MAADH is a dynamic speaker that brings impactful and resourceful information to clinicians. Angela’s background in film and television, allows her creativity to expand beyond the operatory and into her presentations. As an immigrant and first-generation student, Angela knows the impact that education can make. This awareness drives her to empower dental professionals with the tools they need to better care for their patients. Whether Angela is teaching hands-on laser courses, providing resources for
dental professionals to combat human trafficking, or educating on appropriate language to use with pediatric patients, Angela always delivers an informative but captivating program.
The Pediatric RDH is not just a speaker, mother, and operations manager she is also one of the American Dental Hygienists’ Associations most influential leaders. She is President of the Greater Houston Dental Hygienists’ Association and Speaker of the House for the Texas Dental Hygienists’ Association. She is also a District IX delegate and appointed for the 2021-2022 IDEA committee for ADHA. The do-all-things dental hygienist, is also a mother of two young boys and wife.
Instructor: An Chih (Angela) Do, RDH, MEd, MAADH
# of CE: 1
Location: Virtual
AGD Code= 770
Please be sure to note your timezone
PDT = 5 PM
MDT = 6 PM
CT = 7 PM
EDT = 8 PM
AZ = 5 PM
Registration for this event is now closed
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