Executive Director Smiles Across Montana Bozeman, Montana, United States
Disclosure(s):
Crystal Spring, RDH, BS: No relevant disclosure to display
Millions of people across the U.S. continue to face barriers to oral healthcare, whether due to geography, disability, or socioeconomic factors. But the future of dentistry isn’t confined to four walls. In this fast-paced session, Crystal Spring, RDH, BS, LAP, shares real-world strategies to expand access through mobile and portable care, medical-dental collaboration, and innovative workforce models that tackle disparities head-on. From serving individuals with special needs to partnering with nursing programs and leveraging tele-dentistry, Crystal will demonstrate how bringing care directly to communities builds trust and transforms health outcomes. Attendees will explore how working together, dentists, hygienists, assistants, and the broader healthcare team can enhance patient care. They will also learn why mobile dentistry is more than a temporary fix; it’s an innovative patient-centered model that meets them where they are. Additionally, attendees will discover how every dental professional can drive meaningful change. Come ready to reimagine what’s possible when we step beyond traditional practice models and bring all of dentistry together to serve patients with empathy, creativity, and purpose.
No Lecture Fee
Learning Objectives:
Explore innovative workforce strategies that reduce disparities and bring comprehensive care directly to those who need it most.
Describe how collaborative approaches, including partnerships among dental teams, nursing, and other healthcare providers, improve patient outcomes and build trust in communities.
Identify barriers to oral healthcare and explain how mobile and portable delivery models can help eliminate disparities.
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