This webinar will provide participants with an introduction to understanding TMD and orofacial pain disorders.

Trauma-informed Care (TIC) is an essential framework for fostering compassionate, patient-centered practices in dental education and clinical settings. This webinar will explore how dental professionals can integrate TIC principles to enhance patient trust, improve treatment outcomes and create inclusive learning environments. Participants will gain insights into recognizing the impact of trauma on oral health, understanding patient behaviors through a trauma-informed lens and applying strategies that promote psychological safety and well-being in both patient interactions and educational settings.

This webinar will feature speakers from ADEA's Corporate Council who will share innovations in dentistry.

In this webinar, participants will delve into the critical role of infection prevention and patient safety in clinical settings. They will also gain access to a range of free resources aimed at enhancing their knowledge and building the skills needed for a smooth transition into the oral health workforce. By prioritizing these essential practices, attendees will be better equipped to ensure the highest standards of care and safety for their future patients.

Participants will also examine how to navigate change effectively, implement responsive student support systems, and cultivate inclusive learning environments that promote success.

The webinar will provide guidance and insights into these de-implementation frameworks to help dental educators and faculty improve patient care quality by identifying and removing LVCs while decreasing time spent on unsuccessful or potentially unneeded interventions.

While implementing wellness programs has significant benefits, faculty awareness and participation are essential components of their success. While literature supports the implementation of wellness initiatives, there is a lack of data addressing the barriers to faculty participation in these programs, which will be discussed during the webinar.

This webinar will cover how quiet quitting affects dental education and learn practical, evidence-based strategies to re-engage faculty and enhance the educational experience for everyone involved.

This webinar will assess faculty awareness of these resources. By identifying gaps in institutional support, this webinar aims to offer recommendations for enhancing work-life balance and mitigating faculty burnout.

This presentation is ideal for educators, administrators and policymakers. It provides a foundational understanding of both the challenges and transformative opportunities within dental education.