Abstract
Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is an approach that recognizes the impact of trauma on patients, considering trauma to better utilize methods for more effective patient care. This approach contains the following ten implementation domains that serve as a guide in organizational change:
- Governance and Leadership
- Policy
- Physical Environment
- Engagement and Involvement
- Cross-sector Collaboration
- Screening, Assessment, and Treatment Services
- Training and Workforce Development
- Progress Monitoring and Quality Assurance
- Financing
- Evaluation
Implementing TIC will ensure that patients feel safe and autonomous in dental clinics, which results in increased trust between patient and provider, reduced patient anxiety during office visits, and therefore better oral health outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Soileau, Kristi M. and Lee, Angeline
(2026)
"Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) in Dental Settings,"
New Orleans Dental Association News: Vol. 64:
No.
4, Article 3.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/noda-news/vol64/iss4/3
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