Event Description:

A Person Focused Approach to Patient Care

This session focuses on the practical application of Motivational Interviewing in the dental setting, emphasizing communication, evoking intrinsic motivation, and strengthening patient autonomy. Participants explore core skills such as reflective listening, affirmations, and strategic questioning through demonstrations and interactive practice. This session highlights how MI can reduce resistance, enhance engagement, and support behavior change. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies they can immediately integrate into their daily work, along with a clearer understanding of how MI fosters respectful, person-centered dialogue that leads to meaningful progress long-term.

What You’ll Gain

• Describe Motivational Interviewing as an approach to patient care.
• Have confidence in patient conversations and motivating change.
• Accept that true change occurs gradually, and continued encouragement is key.

Location: ACC Eastview 8101 Webberville Road, Room 8362

Time:

5:30 p.m. registration & dinner

6:00 p.m. announcements and presentations.