60 Minute Workshop

Educational Programs, Workshops, Seminars, New Idea Session, and Small Group Discussions

L-001 - Diversity Imperatives: United or Divided We Stand

Presenter(s)

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  Tawana Lee-Ware, D.D.S., M.S.D.

  Indiana University School of Dentistry
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  Felicia Tucker-Lively, M.P.H., Ph.D.

  AAL
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  Shyam Aravindaksha, B.D.S., M.D.S.

  University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry

Target Audience: Faculty

Learning Focus: Leadership and Career Development

Session Designation: LIAA

As we envision the dental workforce in 2030, diversity is the wellspring of our creativity and experience. Turning aside differences to build synergy, trust, respect and acceptance is a diversity imperative for establishing the spirit of constructive engagement. Every encounter provides an opportunity to have a positive effect. Healthcare providers can maximize their competencies by learning to promote inclusion. This session is designed to provide attendees with empirical evidence and case studies to heighten awareness of issues related to diversity and explore implications for the future. The session will stimulate an engaging discussion filled with provocative, interactive and meaningful activities.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize how diversity issues impact our daily interactions and the educational environment.
• Describe how triggers influence the building of a culturally sensitive workforce.
• Identify tools and tips to increase cultural intelligence.