Presenter: Alyssa Bigelman, Dietetics, Global Public Health Scholars
For my practicum project, I interned at a prosthodontist office in Tamarac, Florida. I was lucky enough to have some hands on learning during this experience. Dentistry is used to prevent oral health issues, and also fix them if they arise. It is important for someone to keep up with their oral health as bad oral hygiene can contribute to health problems all over the body. To me, it was interesting how people could afford the treatments at the prosthodontist as most dental insurance coverages are very small and the treatments themselves are quite costly. During the day I would observe dental procedures and was able to be the doctor’s assistant during that time.
What are ways that can reduce oral health disparities that are placed among different populations, such as race or socioeconomic status?