Winter Clinic Programme - Toronto Academy of Dentistry

Sessions Friday November 4Workshops by AboutFaceExhibit FloorAboutFace is a charitable organization that provides social and emotionalsupport, resources and educational programs for people with facial differencesand their families. We encourage them to embrace their difference,build confidence and face the world. Having a facial difference is a socialdisability that creates barriers to friendship, employment and aspirations.www.aboutface.caWorkshop 1:Give your patients a boost12:00pm – 12:30pmAnna PileggiExecutive DirectorWorkshop 3:Building the Dream Team3:30pm – 4:00pmRandy PielstickerCamp DirectorLearning Objectives• What is self esteem• The importance of self esteem (with every client)• How is self esteem developed in individuals• Assessing someone’s self esteem• Basic strategies you can implement in your officeWorkshop 2:Enhancing the Patient - Professional Relationship12:30pm – 1:00pmLearning Objectives• What is “people first language”• Words to use or avoid when dealing with individuals with physical/facialdifferences• Understanding and working with physical barriersLearning Objectives• The importance of having a common goal• How to break down social barriers within the team• Teambuilding concepts you can implementLearning ObjectivesWorkshop 4:What’s a Facial Difference?4:00pm – 4:30pmJessica FitzpatrickManager, Marketing & Outreach• Recognize characteristics of common facial differences• Understand the psychosocial distinction between congenital vs. acquiredfacial differences• Appreciate psychosocial impact of facial differences• Be sensitive to the obstacles that facial differences can create fordental careIn additional to running some workshops, AboutFace will alsobe running games on the exhibitor floor. Be sure to visit andshow some support for this worthy cause!30www.tordent.com