Maria
Dolce,
PhD, RN
Professor and Director of Interprofessional Education and Practice
Tufts University
Maria C. Dolce, PhD, RN is Professor in the Department of Comprehensive Care and Director of Interprofessional Education and Practice at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM). Dr. Dolce is nationally and internationally recognized as a leading expert in interprofessional education and practice. Her research areas of interest include improving oral-systemic health for vulnerable and underserved populations; designing and testing innovative integrated care delivery models; leveraging artificial intelligence and virtual reality to enhance interprofessional collaborative practice.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Description: There has been a growing awareness that social determinants of health (SDOH), such as socioeconomic status, housing, and transportation, play a critical role in people’s health. While SDOH has been recognized as an important part of health, dental students often struggle to address social complexities that impact care. One approach to addressing these factors in clinical practice is through interprofessional education (IPE). IPE has been increasingly incorporated into dental education, as more than 61% of dental schools require IPE experiences. IPE is a mechanism by which dental…