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Oral Health Exam


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This educational video for health professionals demonstrates how to conduct oral health exams sensitively with survivors of torture. The video and corresponding bullet points help providers use techniques that will not re-traumatize patients by simulating their torture experience.

Links to the Tool:
This tool is available at: http://www.bcrhhr.org/pro/course/oralhealth/oral_health_exam.html

Developer

Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights

Funding Sources

United Nations Voluntary Fund For Victims of Torture


QualityTool Topic

Quality Improvement Strategies; other


History

  • Release Date: 01/2005
  • Original Summary: 02/2009
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QualityTool Classification
Disease/Clinical Category: spacer Tooth diseases
Patient Population: spacer Vulnerable Populations > Immigrants; Medically or socially complex
Patient Care Process: spacer Active Care Processes: Diagnosis and Treatment > Assessment
QualityTool Format: spacer Slide Presentation/Video/DVD
QualityTool Topic: spacer Quality Improvement Strategies; Other
Developer: spacer Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights
Funding Sources: spacer United Nations Voluntary Fund For Victims of Torture

 

Last updated: October 28, 2009.

 

 spacer Associated Profile:
 Oral Health Program Offers Screening, Education, and Referrals for Followup Care, Enhancing Access to Culturally Sensitive Dental Care for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
(10/28/09)

 
 
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