Building Clinical Collaboration within a Dental Clinic: The Crossroads of Dental and SLP Service Delivery

Faculty/Staff Leader Summary

The co-curricular activities were designed by dental and speech-language pathology faculty for learners and consisted of: 1) 1-hour self-paced virtual orientation 2) In-person Session 1: 90-minute session including learning on collaboration and exploration of the roles and responsibilities of respective professions 3) In-person Session 2: 120-minute session conducting a patient’s medical history, oral health examination, and diagnosis and treatment planning for individuals with SHCN. The Performance Assessment Communication and Teamwork (PACT) tool: pre- (67 questions) and post- (103 questions) self-assessment was administered to assess changes in collaboration and communication.

IPEC Competency Domain(s)
Roles & Responsibilities
Values & Ethics

IPEC Sub-Competencies Targeted
VE5: Value the expertise of health professionals and its impacts on team functions and health outcomes.
RR2: Collaborate with others within and outside of the health system to improve health outcomes.
RR3: Incorporate complementary expertise to meet health needs including the determinants of health.
RR4: Differentiate each team member’s role, scope of practice, and responsibility in promoting health outcomes.