T4Lecture2 CEPractice Management

Breaking the Language Barrier, Intro to Dental Spanish

Thursday, April 89:00am – 11:00am

Addressing the barriers that Spanish-speaking populations face in healthcare, this session emphasizes the implementation of practical resources for patients and providers to achieve the highest standard of care. This interactive presentation equips dentists, hygienists, assistants, dental educators, students, and all practicing professionals with essential basic Spanish terminology and communication skills for clinical settings. Through structured role-playing and vocabulary exercises, participants will learn basic dental vocabulary, practice taking patient histories, explain common procedures, and deliver post-operative instructions in Spanish ultimately enhancing clinical communication and cultural sensitivity.

Learning Objectives

* Apply dental Spanish terminology to head and neck anatomy, common procedures, and dental specialties.

* Practice basic Spanish communication for patient greetings, taking medical histories, and delivering post-operative instructions.

* Improve overall patient care and cultural sensitivity when treating Spanish-speaking patients.

* Recognize oral health disparities among individuals that use Spanish as their primary language

* Receive knowledge on where they can additional dental Spanish resources.

Course Details

Course Code
T4
Day
Thursday, April 8
Time
9:00am – 11:00am
Format
Lecture
CE Credit
2 CE
CE Requirement
Practice Management
Fee
Free with registration
Location
Renaissance Main Floor
Course code T4 — use this when registering.

Audience

DentistDental HygienistDental AssistantBusiness/Office TeamLab Tech

Seating

100% of seats remain
Speaker: Ziad Mougharbel

Ziad Mougharbel, RDH, BSDH

Mr. Ziad Mougharbel is a full-time clinical instructor at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ASDOH), A. T. Still University (ATSU), in Mesa, Arizona. Mr. Mougharbel's responsibilities include supervising students on clinical procedures for soft tissue exams and nonsurgical periodontal procedures. He has taught continuing education courses on diode laser safety for his office and served as the office's dental Spanish translator. Mr. Mougharbel is a strong advocate for the Latino community in achieving better access to dental care. As a first-generation Mexican-American, he has experienced barriers to care in his community. Experiencing this disparity has given him a passion for dental care and education. His long-term goals are to implement more fluoride and sealant programs in underserved schools. As well promote continuing education by creating a course on dental terminology in Spanish. In his free time, Mr. Mougharbel enjoys cooking, spending time with family and friends, running, and hiking the desert landscape.
Speaker: Mariah Bermudez

Mariah Bermudez, RDH, BSDH

Mrs. Mariah Bermudez is a highly skilled and eager oral health educator, she has extensive knowledge in dental hygiene procedures and patient care. She currently serves as a part-time clinical hygiene instructor at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ASDOH), A. T. Still University (ATSU) in Mesa, Arizona. Mrs. Bermudez has a strong passion for the Spanish speaking community. Growing up in a predominantly Latino community, she understands the importance of effective communication in a healthcare setting. She strongly believes in promoting informed consent among individuals who identify Spanish as a first language. In her free time, Mrs. Bermudez enjoys spending time with her husband and her dog Olive. When she is not educating students, she can be found taking pilates, yoga and boxing classes.