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Cynthia Gadbury-Amyot, MSDH, Ed

Dr. Amyot, EdD, serves as Associate Dean and Professor of Instructional Technology and Faculty Development, the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), School of Dentistry. Dr. Amyot has been a full-time faculty member at UMKC since 1993 serving two years as Interim Vice Provost of Online Education. She served three years as Director of Graduate and Degree Completion Studies and five years as Director of the Division of Dental Hygiene. She teaches at all levels of the curriculum; doctoral, predoctoral, graduate and undergraduate. Dr. Amyot has received numerous distinguished teaching awards from the School of Dentistry and is a recipient of the university wide Elmer Pierson Outstanding Teaching Award. Her research interests include: portfolio assessment of student competency, community-based service-learning, access to care and distance and online education. Her service to the university and profession is extensive. She served as Chair of the Council on Research for the American Dental Hygienists’ Association for several years. Dr. Amyot served as an educational consultant for the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. She has held several offices in the UMKC Alumni Association and served on numerous committees throughout the university.

Women's Health: Issues for Consideration in Dental Practice (3rd Edition)
Credits: 1.0
AGD Code(s): 750
Non-Participating Provider Fee: $12.00

Biologic and social determinants impact differences in health expression in males and females. This evidence-based Quality Resource Guide (QRG) focuses on women’s unique oral health and general health issues that require consideration when assessing oral health and providing oral health care to women across the adult life-span. The QRG discusses: oral health and systemic health issues important to the dental care of women; evidence-based dental practice protocols for women across the life span; best practices for dental care of women; and the impact of systemic disease on the oral health of women. Concise narrative discussions and well-organized tables present guidelines and approaches for evaluating and managing the oral health of women at all stages of life. This QRG will serve as an important resource for the dentist, and all members of the office staff, as they assess and provide therapy for women within the practice.