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Practical Strategies for Genetics Education in Dentistry
Principal Coordinator: Dr. Lynn Johnson, University of Michigan
Presenters: Dr. Thomas Hart, Human-Craniofacial Genetics Section of the Division of Intramural Research, NIDCR, National Institutes of Health; Dr. Charles Shuler, University of Southern California; Mr. Joseph McInerney, National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics; Ms. Marianne Clancy, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Foundation
CE CREDITS: 2
The contributions of hereditary factors to the development of caries, periodontal disease, oral cancer, absent or malformed teeth, and other common oral disorders are gaining increasing awareness as well as the implications of systemic genetic diseases on dental care. Dental professionals should be prepared to discuss genetic factors that contribute to common dental concerns. There are several genetic disorders with potentially serious health implications for patients that can be diagnosed by dental professionals. An improved understanding of genetic susceptibility combined with dental risk factors enables clinicians to offer effective prevention and treatment strategies. Recent surveys of practitioners demonstrated a dearth of genetics knowledge and the inability to use genetics information in patient care. Dr. Lynn Johnson is currently the principal investigator for an NIH/NIDCR grant to develop instructional materials for dental and dental hygiene students in genetics (DE-15350-01, L. Johnson, PI). The schools working on the grant are forming a unique collaboration with the National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG) to jointly continue to provide high-quality genetics education materials to dental and dental hygiene programs.
This symposium will present concrete educational strategies and a discussion of the issues encountered in incorporating genetics into the dental curriculum. It is designed to achieve the following objectives: 1) succinctly summarize the importance of dental clinicians’ providing dental care to patients with genetic conditions; 2) present examples of case-based strategies for effective genetics education; and 3) provide a point/counterpoint discussion by presenters about educational issues.
Tuesday, March 8
2:00–4:00 pm
Education for Minority Oral Cancer Disparities
Principal Coordinator: Dr. Arnold Rosenheck, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Presenters: Dr. Frank Catalanotto, University of Florida; Dr. Douglas Morse, New York University; Dr. Scott Tomar, University of Florida; Dr. Gustavo Cruz, New York University; Dr. Michael Glick, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
CE CREDITS: 2
Numerous reports have described racial disparities in access to health care as well as disparities in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Recently, Dr. Tomar and colleagues documented disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer in minorities. This symposium brings attention to these data and illustrates professional education and community-based approaches to oral cancer that may help prevent such disparities. Initial presentations will focus on the epidemiology of oral cancer as well as evidence of disparities. Subsequent presentations will highlight an educational program, information about the need for culturally appropriate approaches to community-based prevention and treatment, and methodologies for oral cancer screening. The question-and-answer period will focus on impediments to introducing such changes in professional education and community-based approaches to cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. This program will be of interest and importance to ADEA, IADR, and AADR members. The epidemiology data will be of special interest to research-oriented faculty, while teaching-oriented faculty should relate well to the professional education discussions. Both groups will gain an understanding of the implications of the data for both professional education and community-based prevention, screening, and treatment issues. The focus during the question-and-answer period on impediments to implementation should also be of interest.
Wednesday, March 9
9:00–11:00 am
NIDCR Dialogue Panel with the ADEA and AADR Presidents
This NIDCR Dialogue Panel with the ADEA and AADR Presidents will include research career planning, funding opportunities for young investigators, and more.
Wednesday, March 9
1:00–3:00 pm
Interplay of Bacteria, Genetics, and Risks in Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Periodontitis
Principal Coordinator: Dr. Paul Robertson, University of Washington
Presenters: Dr. Sigmund Socransky, Forsyth Institute; Dr. Kenneth Kornman, Interleukin Genetics, Inc.; Dr. Roy C. Page, University of Washington; Dr. Paul B. Roberson, University of Washington
CE CREDITS: 2
This symposium will focus on the interactions among bacterial challenge, individual genetic traits, and other risk factors such as smoking as major determinants in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontitis. The symposium is directed toward basic science investigators in the fields of periodontal pathogenesis, microbiology, immunology, and genetics as well as those interested in host susceptibility and in translation of basic information to periodontal diagnosis and generation of individualized needs-based treatment plans that enable application of the wellness model of periodontal care. Speakers hope to clarify the interactions among bacterial infection, host genetic, and other environmental risk factors and demonstrate application of this information to the diagnosis and treatment planning for periodontal diseases. Chronic periodontitis is the result of complex host responses to infection by communities of pathogenic bacteria residing in protective subgingival biofilms. The composition and behavior of these communities relate to local issue status, host genetic traits, and environmental factors. The effects of various periodontal therapies on these communities will be discussed. The bacteria alone are insufficient to cause disease; a susceptible host is also essential. Fifteen candidate genes have been studied and will be considered with emphasis on interleukin-I and Fc-gamma receptor genes. Practical integration of knowledge of genetic and other risk factor information will be discussed as it relates to clinical management of chronic periodontitis. Information technology can now be used to measure and express risk and disease extent and severity as numeric values. These values can be used to integrate risk into the diagnosis and generation of needs-based treatment plans that enable application of the wellness model of periodontal care.
Thursday, March 10
9:00–11:00 am
Oral Health Disparities: Educational, Research, and Political Agenda for Improving Oral Health
Principal Coordinator: Prof. Katherine Schrubbe, Marquette University
Presenters: Prof. Katherine Schrubbe; Dr. Frank Licari, University of Illinois at Chicago; Dr. Raul Garcia, Boston University
CE CREDITS: 2
The objectives of the symposium are to 1) provide an overview of current reports concerning oral health disparities in America and efforts being made by policymakers, ADEA, and NIDCR to address these concerns and 2) present specific examples of progress toward reducing oral health disparities through curriculum reform and research initiatives. The symposium will emphasize the importance of the 2000 Surgeon General’s report on oral health in America and demonstrate how collaborative efforts are being directed towards addressing the stated issues and goals for improvement; specifically the DHHS National Call to Action to Promote Oral Health, the strategic partnership between AADR and DHHS to promote the Healthy People 2010 Oral Health Objectives, the 2003 ADEA Report on Improving the Oral Health Status of All Americans: Roles and Responsibilities of Academic Dental Institutions, and NIDCR’s funding of five new Centers for Research to Reduce Oral Health Disparities. The session will be important to ADEA and AADR members because of the well-documented importance of these issues and the necessity to continue to work collaboratively in academic and research settings, providing policymakers with continued evidence that changes are essential for improving the oral health of all Americans.
Thursday, March 10
9:00–11:00 am
Perspectives on Practical Science
Principal Coordinator: Dr. Amid I. Ismail, University of Michigan
Presenters: Dr. Amid I. Ismail; Dr. Lawrence Tabak, NIDCR; Dr. Carolyn Clancy, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; Dr. Nigel Pitts, Dundee University, Scotland
CE CREDITS: 2
This symposium is organized by the AADR/ADA/ADEA AHRQ Liaison Committee. The objective of the symposium is to present current and future funding opportunities to support clinical research, health services research, evidence-based dentistry, and practice-based research networks (these areas are referred to as practical science). The speakers will also discuss the importance of conducting practical science for the future of dental education, practice, and research. The issue of training of researchers in this area will also be discussed. The symposium will be focused on dental researchers (basic, translational, and clinical) and educators. It will present the current and future importance of practical science from two major funding agencies: NIDCR and AHRQ. The scope of the concept of practical science to be covered in the symposium will include clinical and translational research, practice-based research networks, and health services research.
Thursday, March 10
1:00–3:00 pm Changed to 9:00–11:00 am
Improving Oral Health Outcomes for Elders: Recommendations from the Elders’ Oral Health Summit
Principal Coordinator: Dr. Judith Jones, Boston University
Presenters: Dr. Teresa Dolan, University of Florida; Dr. Nancy Kressin, Boston University; Dr. Judith Jones, Boston University; Dr. Paul Farsai, Boston University
CE CREDITS: 2
Meeting the oral health needs of the 76 million baby boomers who will begin to turn sixty-five in 2011 will be a daunting task. This joint IADR-ADEA symposium will examine oral health access issues in the elderly, disparities in access, and outcomes based on age, health literacy, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic status and will detail what we still need to know to provide equitable access and outcomes across America. Recommendations for future research from the 2004 Elders’ Oral Health Summit will be presented. This symposium will review national data on access to dental care in the elderly, with emphasis on the frail and institutionalized. Disparities in access to and outcomes of oral health care among elders based on age, race, socioeconomic status, literacy, and functional disabilities will be highlighted. Recommendations for further research and action to improve access to and outcomes of oral health care from the Elders’ Oral Health Summit will be disseminated.
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