Dental Transitions from Pediatric to Adult Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - Webinar - June 18, 1:00-2:30 p.m. (MT)

Dental Transitions from Pediatric to Adult Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - Webinar - June 18, 1:00-2:30 p.m. (MT)

June 18, 1:00-2:30 p.m. (MT)

Children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) often experience complex physical, developmental, behavioral, and emotional challenges that require ongoing healthcare support. However, transitioning from pediatric to adult oral healthcare presents significant barriers due to gaps in healthcare infrastructure, limited provider training, and restrictive policies that fail to support integrated care models. A well-planned and coordinated dental transition is essential for promoting health equity, enhancing quality of life, ensuring continued access to services, and optimizing healthcare resources. Effective transitions require collaboration among pediatric and general dentists, specialists, and caregivers, as well as improved care coordination and policy adaptations that address the unique needs of transitioning youth. This webinar will explore practices for dental transitions, highlight strategies to strengthen communication between providers, and discuss ways to support the evolving needs of children and youth with I/DD. Participants will gain valuable insights into advocating for smoother transitions and promoting a more inclusive and supportive healthcare system. 

Learning Objectives:
  • Understand the goals, and elements of health care transition for improving oral health outcomes 
  • Understand the factors and barriers on dental transition for children and youth with I/DD
  • Increase awareness on importance of interdisciplinary team collaboration on dental transitions 

Speakers: 
  • Abidin Hakan Tuncer DDS DMD MPH FSCD FICD; LEND Dentistry Discipline Director; Associate Clinical Professor, Director of Special Needs Program, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Children's Hospital Colorado & University of Colorado, School of Dental Medicine 
  • Kate Trieschman DMD MPH; LEND Dentistry Discipline Adjunct Faculty, LEND Fellow in Dentistry

Intended Audience: Parents, caregivers, and family members of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities; individuals with I/DD; healthcare providers

Accommodations, including captioning and Spanish interpretation, may be requested during registration. Accommodation requests should be submitted no later than June 4, 2025.

Questions may be directed to Christine Cook at christine.cook@cuanschutz.edu.

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