Speaking Up for Fluoride

Course Description

Misinformation about fluoride circulates widely online and through social media. This can confuse or mislead people about the benefits and safety of fluoride and, in particular, water fluoridation. This webinar introduces the 5 C’s of Effective Communication about fluoride. Whether your interest is to enhance patients’ knowledge or your community’s awareness, this session will offer helpful communication tips.

Objectives:

1. Know how to use the 5 C’s of Effective Communication to educate patients and the public about fluoride

2. Be ready to use analogies that help to address questions or issues that lay people might raise about fluoride

3. Understand the unique opportunity that patient visits offer for raising awareness about the benefits and safety of fluoride

Credit hours: 1.0 CEU

Teaching Method: Self-Instruction

Cost: Free

Matt Jacob’s Conflict of Interest 

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Presenter Contact Information: Matt Jacob – mattlivesindc@gmail.com

Date of Original Presentation: August 6, 2020

Date Reviewed: August 20, 2020

AGD Subject Code: 770