Colloquium
The core of AIDPH’s Colloquia lies in the exchange of ideas and the spirit of collaboration. Each one offers opportunities to engage in thought-provoking panel discussions and interactive learning sessions designed to foster personal and professional growth.
Colloquium 2025
About the 2025 Colloquium
February 19 and 20, 2025
Dental Care as a Human Right: Advancing Oral Health Justice Through Community Empowerment
We’re excited to align with the Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting in 2025 as we offer the Colloquium as an associated event. Colloquium attendees will receive a complimentary registration to the Midwinter Meeting exhibit hall ($169 value). The Midwinter Meeting will be held at McCormick Place West in Chicago from February 20 to 22, 2025 (register here).
We’re building an agenda that is anchored in revealing disparities in oral health access and ways to advocate for dental care as a fundamental human right. We’ll bring together individuals from a range of nonprofit organizations and academic institutions, including healthcare and clinical practice professionals. We invite policymakers, community leaders, and social justice advocates to join and explore strategies for advancing oral health justice and empowering underserved communities. With a mix of networking activities, presentations, panel discussions, and roundtables, participants will engage in critical conversations as they build skills and learn strategies that foster collaboration and inspire action towards achieving oral health justice for all.
The Colloquium is partially funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EASO 29031).
Registration
Early bird registration is open through January 31, 2025. Price increases $100 starting February 1, 2025.
Abstracts
We invite presentation and roundtable abstracts for the 2025 colloquium expecially from your work in advancing oral health justice through community empowerment.
Sponsorships
We offer many different sponsorship opportunities and are open to discussing customized opportunities as well.
Awards
Nominate a Visionary Leader, Community Champion, or Equity Trailblazer Student to be recognized at the colloquium.
AIDPH is proud to acknowledge the Chicago Dental Society as its official, in-kind Colloquium sponsor. As part of its sponsorship, Colloquium attendees will receive a complimentary pass to the Midwinter Meeting exhibit hall ($169 value).
Agenda At-A-Glance
We’re still confirming speakers and sessions — check back for more details coming soon!
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
8:00 am to 5:30 pm
- Registration
- Welcome and Keynote
- Idea Incubator
- Roundtables
- Panel Presentations
Thursday, February 20, 2025
8:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Registration
- Welcome and Keynote
- Idea Incubator
- Roundtables
- Panel Presentations
- Awards Ceremony
Dental Care is a Human Right T-Shirt
We’re proud to be championing human rights as a theme for this year’s Colloquium. We invite you to show your support of the topic while supporting AIDPH’s fundraising efforts!
Hotel Information
The AIDPH Colloquium will be hosted at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place — directly connected to the McCormick Place West Convention Center. The Chicago Dental Society has opened their room block to Colloquium attendees. Here is the official list of hotels connected with the Midwinter Meeting; we suggest making your reservation as soon as possible.
2024 Book of Proceedings
We are pleased to share the Book of Proceedings from the 2024 Colloquium. This comprehensive document captures the insights, discussions, and innovative ideas that emerged during the event.