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HA-004-R - Bridging Access Through Partnerships: Advancing Oral Health with Indigenous Communities

Sunday, March 22, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Location: Room 511 A, B, D, E, Fifth Floor, Palais

CE: 1

Keyword: Community Health/Dental Public Health (HA)
SoTLFest Designation: No
LIAA Designation: No

Anthea Senior, B.D.S., D.P.D.S. (UK)

University of Alberta School of Dentistry
Suzy M. Depledge, D.M.D.

University of Alberta School of Dentistry

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Hollis Lai, Ph.D.

University of Alberta School of Dentistry
Reagan M. Bartell, M.P.H., B.Sc.R.N., CNCC(C)

Metis Nation of Alberta/University of Alberta School of Dentistry
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Nathaniel M. Le Chalifoux, M.S.W. RSW

Metis Nation of Alberta/ University of Alberta School of Dentistry Dentsitry
Japji Randhawa

University of Alberta Faculty of Dentistry

Enhancing access to oral health care requires authentic community partnerships. These clinical experiences are also vital to oral health education. The Access for All initiative is an interprofessional mobile dental clinic developed in collaboration with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta. Dentistry and dental hygiene students provide services within rural communities, gaining experience in socially accountable practices. Focusing on cultural humility and equity-centered learning, this initiative demonstrates how community partnerships can shape both health care delivery and education. This session will underscore key elements for successfully implementing and sustaining socially accountable clinical experiences within curricula.

Learning Objectives:

Examine critical factors that supported successful community partnerships with Indigenous groups and fostered Access for All Dentistry delivered by undergraduate student learners.
Explore opportunities for delivering dentistry and dental hygiene student clinical experiences using mobile clinics in rural communities.
Adapt this community-based model to develop socially accountable, equity-driven learning experiences that align education with community-identified health priorities.
Identify sustainable factors that support socially accountable initiatives in the curriculum.