IOH at Northeastern University (NEU)
Data regarding faculty oral health knowledge, skills, and attitudes were used to inform faculty development initiatives. To address knowledge and skill gaps, IOH developed and implemented a series of hands-on oral health workshops. Faculty from multiple professions took part in the workshops, which were taught by the IOH program director and faculty from the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Supplies for the workshops were minimal and consisted of a PowerPoint presentation, gloves, gauze, and protective eyewear. Smiles for Life was used to guide the development of the workshops and provided as a resource for further professional development.
Data regarding faculty teamwork attitudes were used as part of a systematic evaluation to determine readiness for new IPE initiatives. The T-TAQ survey indicated that faculty attitudes toward teamwork were positive, but that opportunities for additional teamwork training might be warranted.