Millions of children and adults across the U.S. and worldwide are heading back to school this month as students or educators. While we may not be joining them in a physical classroom, we can still show our commitment to everyone’s right to learn — children and adults have fundamental rights to education and to access complete and accurate … [Read more...]
Back to School: Commit to Freedom to Learn
Awareness into Action: Oral Health Advocacy
There have been several actions recently in Congress that caught our attention because of the potential negative impacts on the health and well-being of the LGBTQIA+ community and other marginalized, disenfranchised, and historically excluded communities. As a convener in the dental public health space, AIDPH shares facts and information and … [Read more...]
Climate Change and Oral Health: Navigating a New Normal
This summer has been the hottest on record in many areas of the U.S., and scientists predict next year could be even warmer. Wildfires compromised air quality in many states, while others experienced violent storms, flooding, and other severe weather events. We see what’s happening in Hawaii and we know that a climate emergency is upon us. The … [Read more...]
Joint Release Issued Applauding Senator Sander’s Push to Improve Access to Oral Health Care for Veterans
June 9, 2022 (BOSTON, MA) — American Institute of Dental Public Health and CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® today commended U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for filing amendments to help expand access to dental care for veterans. The amendments are being considered as part of the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) … [Read more...]
The Equality Act Toolkit for the Oral Health Community
AIDPH, OPEN, Community Catalyst, and Families USA developed an advocacy and education Equality Act toolkit for the oral health community. The Equality Act is a piece of legislation that would provide consistent and explicit protection for LGBTQIA+ people to access education, public spaces, services, housing, credit, and federally-funded … [Read more...]