In the Classroom
Occupational therapy gives a smile for life
Trending topics in occupational therapy practice that align with accreditation standards, put forth by the 2023 Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®) Standards (effective July 31, 2025), include the role of promotion of health and prevention, social drivers or determinants of health (SDoH), and interprofessional collaboration. What better way for occupational therapy assistant (OTA) students to become familiar with these trends than learning from and with dental hygiene students by exploring the distinct nature of occupation and promoting oral health and prevention?