As a result of this program, learners will have increased knowledge of the role of dentists and dentistry in the HIV care continuum, and tools for interprofessional HIV care.
Program Objectives:
- Explain how dental care is part of an inter-professional holistic approach to health
- Demonstrate the importance of different health testing across various healthcare settings
- Explain the importance of retention and linkage to care, and strategies to increase their fruition
Speaker:
Valli Meeks, DDS, MS, BS
Associate Professor
Director, PLUS Program
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Massiel Garcia
Linkage to Care Navigator
JACQUES Initiative, University of Maryland - Baltimore