#169 Say What? Tips for Accommodating Patients Who Are Deaf or Heard of Hearing

The Compliance Divas Podcast

You likely have Patients who are deaf or hard of hearing in your practice. Mis-understanding recommended dental care can lead to poor outcomes. The Divas discuss patient’s rights, the dentist’s obligations, and effective communicate skills. The podcast will address hearing issues that can develop for dental team members exposed to noises in the dental office.
Resources:

• Univ. of Washington Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology - How Are the Terms Deaf, Deafened, Hard of Hearing and Hearing Impaired Typically Used? https://bit.ly/3Wcdb2O
• Univ. of Washington School of Dentistry - Oral Health Fact Sheet for Dental Professionals - Children with Hearing-Impairment https://bit.ly/3LrEZv8
• Univ. of Washington School of Dentistry - Oral Health Fact Sheet for Dental Professionals - Ad with Hearing-Impairment https://bit.ly/3xYxWHr
• MI Dental Association - Hearing-Impaired Patients: Your Legal Obligations https://bit.ly/3xS0B0R
• American Dental Association: Serving the Hearing-Impaired https://bit.ly/3LvlnGG

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