Tuesday, April 18, 2023 
Zoom: 7:00pm to 9:00pm

1 CE

Speaker: Hirving Hernandez, D.M.D.

Costs:

• Members: $0
• Non Members:$10
• Students:$0

The main goal of the presentation is to provide dental professionals in Vermont with a better understanding of the unique needs and concerns of LGBTQIA+ patients and to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide culturally competent care.

Presentation Objectives:

Here are the five objectives for the presentation:

1. Define LGBTQIA+ terminology and explain why it’s important for dental professionals to be familiar with these term
2. Discuss the health disparities faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals and how these disparities impact their oral health.
3. Identify common barriers to care for LGBTQIA+ patients and discuss strategies for addressing these barriers, such as resources or organizations that dental professionals can refer patients to.
4. Review best practices for communicating with LGBTQIA+ patients, including how to use inclusive language and how to create a welcoming and affirming environment
5. Provide tips for adapting clinical protocols to meet the needs of LGBTQIA+ patients, including tips for managing anxiety and avoiding assumptions about gender and sexual orientation.

Hirving Hernandez, D.M.D. Bio:

• Born and raised in New York City.
• Graduated DDS in 2013, Dominican Republic
• Post-Doctoral Residency in 2021, Temple University School of Dentistry
• Dental Public Health Specialist
• Practice dentistry in Non-Profit Community Clinic “Windham County Dental Center”
• Adjunct Assistant Clinical professor University of New England College of Dental Medicine
• Member of the Vermont State Dental Society
• Masters in Public Health
• Masters in Science Education
• Certified Health Education Specialist