Selection of Teledentistry Platforms and Utilization in Alternative Care Settings
Teledentistry in Texas Series
Dr. McAllister Castelaz, DMD, FAGD
McAllister Castelaz, DMD, FAGD is a dental public health resident with experience providing care in federally qualified health centers. Previously she worked as a lead dentist at a community health center in Wisconsin and dental director of a community health center in Virginia. She has developed resources for the safety net dental community to implement teledentistry. She is an active advocate for alternative care models, including teledentistry and mobile dentistry. Dr. Castelaz currently serves as the president of the American Mobile and Teledentistry Alliance.
Presenter Contact Information:
McAllister Castelaz, DMD, FAGD
mcallister . castelaz@gmail.com
Course Description
In this course, we will examine available teledentistry platforms and discuss considerations in the selection of platforms for your clinical practice. Often the setting the dentist and care team is seeking to utilize teledentistry will influence platform selection. We will review the utilization of teledentistry in alternative care settings such as nursing homes, schools, hospitals, or public health clinics among others.
Learning Objectives
- Identify available teledentistry platforms
- Review standards for care when providing care via teledentistry
- Discuss the utilization of teledentistry in alternative care settings
Credit hours: 1.0 CEU
Teaching Method: Self-Instructional (recorded live webinar lecture)
Cost:
Edification is complimentary to all attendees and continuing dental education is free to TxOHC members. All other attendees will be charged $10.00 to receive continuing dental education for this course.
AGD Subject Code: 130
Date of Original Presentation: October 14, 2022
Date Released: November 2, 2022
Date of Expiration: October 14, 2024
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Teledentistry Platform List (Google Sheet)
Selection of Teledentistry Platforms and Utilization in Alternative Care Settings Slides (PDF)
Slides 22-23 has Dr. Castelaz’s resources.
Find resources on teledentistry and other emerging technology on the Emerging Technology and Applications Resource page here and even more resources and information with our Teledentistry in Texas Guide.
Texas Oral Health Coalition
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
7/1/2021 to 6/30/2024.
Provider ID# 346144
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