Enhanced Dental Teams

EDT Toolkit #2: Provider Training

In this toolkit you will find training modules for teledentistry and affiliated practice, information on teledentistry equipment and resources.

Presentation Materials

The PowerPoint presentations below provide background information for providers on children's oral health.

• Improving Children's Oral Health Strategic Framework
• Training Curriculum and Guidelines for Early Child Care Providers

Training Programs

The Office of Oral Health has developed two Continuing Education (CE) training modules.

• Track 1 Training Modules: Basic Introduction on Teledentistry and Affiliated Practice
• Track 2 Training Modules: Developing a Teledentistry and/or Affiliated Practice

Teledentistry Equipment

As technology continues to improve, teledentistry equipment continues to get smaller, lighter and more capable. The exact set up needs will vary by partnership but here is a sample list of equipment needs:

• Troubleshooting/FAQ guide for teledentistry equipment

Teledentistry Resources

• Teledentistry and its Use in Dental Education – J Am Dent Assoc. 2003 Mar;134(3):342-6.
• Teledentistry - University of Florida, College of Dentistry
• Teledentistry - University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry
• Teledentistry Grant - Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester Medical Center
  • Eastman Dental Center Lands a $532K Grant for Teledentistry
  • "Teledentistry" Expands in Rochester
• Teledentistry: A New View on Oral Health Care By Susan Elliott-Smith from interviews conducted by Christine A. Hovliaras-Delozier, RDH, BS, MBA

Telemedicine Resources

• Arizona Telemedicine Program
• Arizona Telemedicine Council
• American Telemedicine Association
• American Telemedicine Association 2010 Conference Wrap-up

Telehealth Resources

• Southwest Telehealth Resource Center

Oral Health Resources for Training and Presentation