Creating a health literacy-based practice
Horowitz, A.M.; Kleinman, D.V.
Journal of the California Dental Association 40(4): 331-340
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 1043-2256 PMID: 22679673 Document Number: 661791
The California Dental Association has taken the lead to improve the oral health literacy of its residents, and dental practices play an essential role toward this end. The communication skills of the dental team are essential to increasing oral health skills of Californians. The purpose of this article is to provide suggestions and recommendations for creating and maintaining health literacy-based practices in private practice, public clinics, and dental schools.
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