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Trafficking Happens Here: Human Trafficking Training for Dental Professionals
Educational Objectives
By attending this webinar you will learn how to:
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Analyze the definition of human trafficking, populations at risk, recruitment techniques, and the various types of trafficking.
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Differentiate between sex trafficking and sex work, as well as trafficking and smuggling, using key legal and contextual distinctions.
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Evaluate clinical indicators and screening methods to detect potential trafficking situations, and determine when mandatory reporting is required.
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Apply appropriate reporting procedures for suspected trafficking cases in accordance with legal and institutional guidelines.
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Apply and integrate principles of Trauma-Informed Care into interactions with individuals who may have experienced trafficking.
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Assess and prioritize local and national resources to support and refer individuals affected by trafficking.
Abstract
Human trafficking is a rapidly increasing public health and safety issue in the United States. It is the fastest-rising commerce in the world, with over 200,000 minors at risk in the United States.
People are forced into labor or sexual exploitation with deception and intimidation. It is reported that up to 80% of victims are seen by a healthcare provider while captive. Often, victims will not identify themselves as such due to the fear of being further abused by their captors.
Dental care providers are perfectly positioned to identify the signs and report suspected human trafficking. By educating dental clinicians, victims of trafficking may be more likely to be rescued and receive the appropriate resources for recovery. This course will define types of trafficking, differentiate between sex trafficking and sex work, identify at-risk populations, describe how to identify and report trafficked patients, and discuss trauma-informed care.
This course is approved by the Texas Health and Human Services.
Additional Information
Author Bio
Kandice Swarthout, M.S., RDH, LPC
Kandice Swarthout is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly 30 years of experience in dentistry and over a decade in mental health. She is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a trauma-focused treatment modality, and serves as an educator in Texas, teaching community and research courses to future dental professionals.
A passionate advocate for human trafficking awareness, Kandice is the founder of Reclaim Smiles, a free dental day for survivors living in safe houses. She is an approved provider of human trafficking training for healthcare professionals through Texas Health and Human Services and speaks nationally on trauma- informed care, clinician wellness, and mental health in dentistry.
Kandice is the author of the Mental Health Spotlight column in Today’s RDH and was awarded the Sunstar Award of Distinction in 2025 for her research focused on trafficking survivors. She is an AGD PACE-approved provider of continuing education and the co-founder of Muffins & Mimosas Dental Study Club, offering innovative, relevant CE to dental professionals nationwide.
You can follow or contact Kandice on social media at The Counselor Hygienist.
Disclosures
Commercial Disclosure
This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of Sunstar Gum. Kandice Swarthout, M.S., RDH, LPC is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, Sunstar Gum. Kandice Swarthout, M.S., RDH, LPC may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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