Good oral health is more than just preventing cavities. Poor oral health impacts a variety of conditions such as preterm birth, diabetes, obesity, dry mouth, cancer, and pneumonia.
The good news is that most oral diseases can be prevented by health screenings and preventive care. Unfortunately, many primary care providers receive little oral health education. This creates a training gap that can affect quality of care.
Smiles for Life was created to fill this gap.
Modules serve a wide range of learners.
- Medical Doctors
- Dental Professionals
- Pharmacists
- Family Medicine
- Medical Assistants
- Front-line Health Workers
- Primary Care
- Nurses
- Pediatricians
- PAs
- OB-GYN and Midwives
Smiles for Life offers a free online resource with 8 oral health modules. Earn certificates that can be used for Continuing Education Credit.
An additional set of curriculum modules specifically designed for Front Line Health Workers (FLHWs) including community health workers and representatives, Promotores de Salud, health educators, case managers, care coordinators, public health workers, community health advocates, health
advisors or advocates, patient navigators, outreach workers, family resource workers, peer health promoters, and others.
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