SS by Machell Hudson-Dentistry: Equipping the Healthcare Professional in Human Trafficking Awareness

Course Description:

Human trafficking is a hidden crime that affects millions of people worldwide, including right here in our communities. After participating in a mission trip in 2019, where part of my mission was spent working with human trafficking survivors in the DR, I learned that the prevalence of this was also rampant in my own country. It has since become a mission to bring awareness and participate in advocacy to do my part to help stop human trafficking within the United States. As healthcare professionals, we are uniquely positioned to help identify victims and provide intervention. In this course, we will explore the harsh realities of human trafficking, identifying the indicators that could be overlooked in a medical environment.

To better understand the dental setting, case studies have been created to help healthcare professionals develop foundational skills to identify potential victims better and provide a trauma-informed response. What many are not aware of is that a devastating 87.8% of sex trafficking survivors have had contact with health providers during their exploitation, including the dental setting.   This only further emphasizes the urgent need for awareness in the clinical setting throughout healthcare. This course aims to equip dental healthcare professionals with the foundational tools and knowledge to help support our vulnerable patients, providing proper steps we can take in intervening. 

Participants will gain insight into the different forms of human trafficking, the psychological and physical impact on victims, and the practical steps healthcare providers can take to intervene. 

Expect to transform your knowledge from traditional dental roles to becoming a healthcare advocate equipped to become a lifeline for those within human trafficking. 

Key Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the Scope – Explore the different types of human trafficking and its prevalence nationally, and internationally

2. Identify Victims in Healthcare Settings – Learn to recognize physical, behavioral, and emotional indicators of human trafficking in patients

3. Multidisciplinary Collaboration – Discover how to work with law enforcement, social services, and other professionals in a coordinated effort to support trafficking victims

4. Immediate Care for Victims – Understand the urgent healthcare needs of trafficking victims and the importance of addressing both physical and mental health concerns

5. Trauma-Informed Response – Develop the skills to interact sensitively with trafficking victims, using trauma-informed communication strategies that build trust and provide safe spaces

6. Access to Resources – Familiarize yourself with available resources, support organizations, and aftercare services to help victims transition from exploitation to recovery

Machell Hudson-Hoover, FAAOSH, CHC, serves as the CEO and founder of Integrative Dental Coaching. She has had the privilege of being a past board member of The American Academy for Oral & Systemic Health and currently sits on the advisory boards of RDH Mag and The American Academy for Oral & Systemic Health. Machell’s expertise lies in integrating clinical hygiene practice with speaking, writing and consulting, emphasizing oral-systemic connections and protocol implementation. Furthermore, she holds two certifications in health and wellness coaching. In 2021, Machell was honored with the DrBicuspid Most Influential Hygiene Educator award in recognition of her exceptional contributions. Outside of her professional pursuits, she cherishes time spent with family and friends and is deeply dedicated to volunteering, particularly in raising awareness against Human Trafficking. Machell@rdhhealth.com

AGD Subject Code: Human Trafficking – 166

 

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