Course Description

This two-hour online program provides interpreters with the concepts and vocabulary needed in encounters related to dental hygiene.

Interpreters will learn: 

  • The anatomy and physiology of the mouth and dentition
  • How to interpret during a basic dental exam and cleaning
  • The questions that dental hygienists routinely ask and the signs and symptoms they look for
  • The basics of oral hygiene
  • How to describe the work of the periodontist in treating gum disease with deep cleanings


This course will support your ability to confidently manage dental hygiene interpreting encounters. Exercises include a bilingual audio role-play to help you internalize key dental terminology and interpret this terminology accurately and faithfully. A bilingual glossary of dental hygiene terminology is included in English and Russian.

Accessible for 90 days from date of purchase/published date.

CCHI 2 CE Hours
ATA 2 CE Points
IMIA 0.2 CE Hours - Approval Pending

Instructor

Cynthia E. Roat, MPH

Cynthia E. Roat, MPH is a state-certified English<>Spanish healthcare and social service interpreter, an international consultant on language access in health care, and a veteran interpreter trainer based in Seattle. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Cindy has developed curricula for basic interpreter education as well as for many specialty areas, including genetics, palliative care, mental health, obstetrics, and dental care. Her book, Healthcare Interpreting in Small Bites, is used as an ancillary text in many interpreter training programs. She is recognized nationally as a knowledgeable and dynamic instructor, whose classes are both engaging and insightful.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Interpreting for Dental Hygiene

    • Interpreting for Dental Hygiene - Part 1:

    • Quiz 1A: The Anatomy of the Mouth

    • Quiz 1B: Anatomy of a Tooth

    • Interpreting for Dental Hygiene - Part 2

    • Quiz 2: The Work of the Dental Hygienist

    • Interpreting for Dental Hygiene - Part 3 Resource Page
  • 2

    Interpreting for Dental Hygiene Handouts

    • Interpreting for Dental Hygiene Services - Handouts

    • Dental Hygiene Glossary - Russian

    • Vocabulary Exercise 3: Conversion [Russian_Answer Key]
  • 3

    Interpreting for Dental Hygiene Audio Role Play

    • Role Play Instruction Video

    • Dental Hygiene: Audio Role Play - English-Russian

    • 10 Interpreting practice dialogue- Russian - Suggested Translations

  • 4

    Final: Interpreting for Dental Hygiene

    • Final: Mouth (Oral Cavity) : 1-10

    • Final: The Tooth 11-18

    • Final: Questions 19 – 32: Choose the best answer.

    • Final: Questions 33 – 50: Match the term below with the best definition

Reviews

5 star rating

Elena Walker

Thank you for developing this comprehensive course on Dental Hygiene. It was a great pleasure to learn new concepts and reinforce familiar topics. Recording ...

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Thank you for developing this comprehensive course on Dental Hygiene. It was a great pleasure to learn new concepts and reinforce familiar topics. Recording the interpretation will definitely help develop oral skills.

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