Project SAFE – 1^st team to present – Dr. Leslie McKeon (faculty advisor) – team members from medicine, dentistry, pharmacy

Discussed the importance of treating periodontitis for senior companions – aim to reach 80% of senior companions.

Recommendations: A 4-step project called STEM (screen, treat, evaluate, monitor)

In the screening step, would also provide education on prevention, symptoms, proper brushing habits & techniques. Want to reinforce proper behaviors that MIFA senior companions already do, along with informing them about new behaviors that could be helpful to introduce.

Christian Mobile Dental Clinic – the UT College of Dentistry already has an agreement with the CMDC, a project of Bellevue Baptist Church, in place for students to practice in an outreach setting. There is already an agreement in place between the Christian Mobile Dental Clinic, UT College of Dentistry, and the Dental Hygiene program in the College of Allied Health Sciences.

Resources needed include: students, faculty, toothpaste/toothbrushes/floss, fluoride treatment, personal protective equipment (PPE), BP cuffs, flashlights, mobile dental clinic.

Thanks to the judges who were very engaged in the presentation and who asked some excellent questions.