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Motivational Interviewing: A Patient-Centered Approach to Elicit Positive Behavior Change

COURSE NUMBER: 381

Kimberly Kurst Bray, RDH, MS, PhD; Karen B. Williams, RDH, MS, PhD

Credit Hours:

2 Hour(s)

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This continuing education course reviews the empirical evidence and fundamental principles of Motivational Interviewing (MI), a person-centered, goal-directed method of communication for eliciting and strengthening intrinsic motivation for ...

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Overview

This continuing education course reviews the empirical evidence and fundamental principles of Motivational Interviewing (MI), a person-centered, goal-directed method of communication for eliciting and strengthening intrinsic motivation for positive change. The Spirit, Guiding Principles and Strategies, true to the method of Miller and Rollnick, are presented and then illustrated in two clinical case scenario videos.

  • Intended Audience:

    Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students

  • Date Course Online:

    Oct 5, 2011

  • Last Revision Date:

    Aug 30, 2024

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Aug 29, 2027

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Self-instructional

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

    149, 770

  • Technical Requirements:

    Stable internet connection and the latest version of browser and device software are recommended.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:


  • Describe the roles of ambivalence and patient engagement in health behavior change.
  • Describe the primary differences between traditional patient education and a patient-centered approach aimed at behavior change.
  • Identify which clinical cases show positive responses from brief motivational interviewing (MI) in oral health.
  • Describe the fundamental spirit, guiding principles and strategies of Brief MI.
  • Recall the basic strategies of brief MI skills as demonstrated in the video segments.

Disclaimers

  • P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
  • Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice.  Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.

Note:  Registration is required to take test.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • Drs. Bray and Williams have done consulting and speaking for Procter & Gamble and have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Kimberly Kurst Bray is Professor and Director for the Division of Dental Hygiene at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. Her doctorate is in Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences. Dr. Bray has 25+ years clinical experie...

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Submission Information

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CE Broker For all states that use CE Broker for licensure, “proof of completions” are electronically reported the first of every month. If a course was taken in November, the “proof of completion” will be submitted the beginning of December.

Recognition

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Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY


Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.


8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886

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AADH Approved Program Provider

Procter & Gamble is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHPGC (January 1, 2024-December 31, 2025). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.