New Ideas Session

Educational Programs, Workshops, Seminars, New Idea Session, and Small Group Discussions

E-004 - Collaboratively Building a Resource Library for Successful Interpersonal Skill Development

Presenter(s)

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  Gwen Essex, RDH, M.S., Ed.D.

  University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry
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  Joe Vuthiganon, D.MD

  Medical University of South Carolina James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine
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  Michael Le, DDS, PhD

  University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry

Dental classes are becoming more diverse, yet it can’t be assumed that students innately possess the skills to interact conscientiously with people of diverse backgrounds. Finding time and content for development of interpersonal skills in a compressed schedule is challenging. However, working well with people with various life experiences is essential in dentistry. Presenters will introduce an online library consisting of learning resources of various media types that promote cultural humility and increase awareness of the intersectional realities of others that can be used to develop these skills. The ADEA Section on Minority Affairs sponsors this session.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify three content areas within the diversity resource library appropriate for the ares of desired development within their dental program.
• Develop a draft of a module that provides the opportunity for the development of the important soft skills of interpersonal interaction.
• Outline a draft plan to involve students, and other stakeholders, in identifying resources and challenges unique to their dental program.