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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Dental Public Health
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Dental caries are a prevalent global health issue, particularly affecting young children and exacerbating health disparities in low-income and rural populations.
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends fluoride toothpaste and varnish for children to prevent caries, emphasizing early intervention.
  • Oral health education is crucial for healthcare professionals, with interprofessional education being a key implementation strategy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an interprofessional education program designed to equip physician assistant (PA) students with the skills to apply fluoride varnish.
  • To enhance the readiness of graduating PA students in providing essential preventive oral healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of an interprofessional education curriculum within PA programs.
  • Training PA students in the practical application of fluoride varnish.
  • Focus on preparing students for practice in diverse healthcare settings.

Main Results:

  • PA students gain proficiency in fluoride varnish application.
  • Improved preparedness of PA graduates for addressing pediatric oral health needs.
  • Potential to reduce oral health disparities through enhanced primary care.

Conclusions:

  • Interprofessional education effectively trains PA students in fluoride varnish application.
  • This program enhances PA practice-readiness, contributing to improved pediatric oral health outcomes.
  • Addressing oral health disparities can be advanced by integrating preventive dental care into primary healthcare settings.