Engaging with Global Networking to enable global oral health

Workshop Facilitator: Dr Upen Patel, BDS, PhD, AHEA, Clinical Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry, University of Birmingham

Workshop aim: 

This workshop theme explores the role of global networking and how we as dental educators can utilise and exploit such networks to enable better oral health in a global context.  The workshop presents two core themes through keynote speakers to engage delegate discussion and interaction.  Registered delegates will be asked to participate in a pre-meeting questionnaire that will shape the content to address various levels of experiences with global networking, its role and application.

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a. Successful Global Networking with the European Federation of Periodontology

Presented by: Professor Lior Shapira, DMD, PhD, Professor of Periodontology, President Elect of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), Lead for the EFP Gum Health Day, Dental Faculty of Hadassah, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

This session will focus on how the EFP has created and maintains a successful Global Network between national associations and academic institutions. Professor Shapira will present a variety of initiatives that have been implemented through global networking by the EFP and will use  the Gum Health Day as a case example linked to the main theme of the conference – ‘oral health–general health’.

Participation in this workshop will enable delegates:

1. appreciate the challenges and opportunities of establishing, maintaining and engaging with a global network.
2. receive guidance on the support a global network can provide academics, scientists, dentists, students and patients to support teaching and improve patient care
3. have an understanding of the use of global networks to raise awareness of the link between oral health and general health

b. Engaging International Dental Teams at a local level

Presented by: Professor Jennifer Gallagher MBE BDS MSc PhD DCDP FDSRCSEng DDPH FHEA, Head of Population and Patient Health, Newland Pedley Professor of Oral Health Strategy, Head of Dental Public Health, Honorary Consultant in Dental Public Health, Kings College London

The session will review the links between oral and general health using Public Health England (UK) as a case example and the engagement of the dental team with global networking. Professor Gallagher will consider challenges and opportunities for engagement with global networks at a local institution and dental team level to enhance education and improve the quality of patient care.

Participation in this workshop will enable delegates:

1. develop an understanding of the links between oral and general health.
2. receive guidance on the support a global network can provide academics, scientists, dentists, students and patients to support teaching and improve patient care.
3. receive guidance on the challenges and opportunities available to engage with a global network at a local level.

The workshop will blend formal presentations, case examples, Q&A, group discussion and other methods of delegate engagement.