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As we strive to be thought leaders and amplifiers within the oral health community,
we share our reflections on emerging topics in oral health.
How to Support LGBTQIA+ People Right NOW
The LGBTQIA+ NRT developed a one-pager on how to support equity for LBTQIA+ people. This guide has quick, easy, actionable steps you can take to signal to LGBTQIA+ people that you are an affirming and safe person. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AND ACCESS THE ONE-PAGER!
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 programming- with implications for healthcare. LGBTQIA+ people… Read More »
2020 AIDPH Summer Colloquium Spotlight – Panel Discussion: Reimagining Dental Public Health Through Resiliency
AIDPH hosted its annual colloquium “Reimagining Dental Health Through Resiliency and Community” on August 4 & 5, 2020. This colloquium was focused on strengthening our dental public community through imagining and exploring novel ideas and solutions to improve oral health equity in America. Event speakers included experts from diverse fields to help us examine the… Read More »
2020 AIDPH Summer Colloquium Spotlight – Understanding The Insecurity Epidemic
AIDPH hosted its annual colloquium “Reimagining Dental Health Through Resiliency and Community” on August 4 & 5, 2020. This colloquium was focused on strengthening our dental public community through imagining and exploring novel ideas and solutions to improve oral health equity in America. Event speakers included experts from diverse fields to help us examine the… Read More »
2020 AIDPH Summer Colloquium Spotlight – Merging Health Sectors to Address Structural Gaps
AIDPH hosted its annual colloquium “Reimagining Dental Health Through Resiliency and Community” on August 4 & 5, 2020. This colloquium was focused on strengthening our dental public community through imagining and exploring novel ideas and solutions to improve oral health equity in America. Event speakers included experts from diverse fields to help us examine the… Read More »
AIDPH Statement of Response
In October 2020, AIDPH released a statement encouraging our community to vote in accordance with our collective principles of oral health equity, antiracism, and a strong adherence to improved public health infrastructure. What happened this week at our nation’s Capitol was a culmination of unfettered, historic racism and a brazen manifestation of the outcomes our… Read More »
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Advocacy
We partner with other public health and community organizations to advocate for more equitable and inclusive health and oral health policy.
Urging the Biden administration and transition chairs to commit to and prioritize health care and COVID-19 response December 8, 2020
In cooperation with Families USA, AIDPH participated in a sign on letter to the incoming Biden Administration, urging the transition team to prioritize health and health care. The letter urges bold and immediate action to address the COVID-19 pandemic, common-sense reforms to make health coverage and care affordable, prioritizing high quality and consumer-centered health care, and ending racial injustice in health and healthcare.
Call for Reclaiming Comprehensive Public Health: A Call to Action November 30, 2020
In coordination with ACON, AIDPH participated in a Call to Action to heads of state and government around the world regarding missed opportunities to build cooperation, public trust, and public health. It advocates a comprehensive public health response. Read the full Call to Action here.
Supporting the Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2020 (H.R. 6561-S.4440) October 23, 2020
In cooperation with Trust for America's Health, AIDPH participated in a sign on letter supporting The Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2020. This bill would authorize the CDC to create a program to improve health outcomes and reduce inequities by coordinating CDC social determinants of health (SDOH) activities and improve the capacity of public health agencies and community organizations to address SDOHs. Read the full letter here.
Supporting the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act October 2020
In cooperation with the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, AIDPH participated in a sign-on letter advocating for passage of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act.
Expanding Authorization for Dental Professionals to Order and Administer COVID-19 Vaccinations September 22, 2020
In cooperation with the American Association for Dental Research, AIDPH participated in a sign on letter to ADM Brett Giroir, Assistant Secretary for Health, US Department of Health and Human Serivces, advocating for expanding authorization for dental professionals to order and administer COVID-19 vaccinations, once they are made available. Read the full letter here.
Request for policies related to next COVID-19 releif package May 21, 2020
In cooperation with OPEN, AIDPH participated in a sign on letter to Speaker Pelosi and Leaders McConnell, McCarthy, and Schumer, urging them to advance policies to stabilize state budgets and protect access to essential oral health care, and to provide support to state health departments and oral health programs.
Request Emergency Special Enrollment Period to Combat COVID-19 March 20, 2020
In cooperation with Community Catalyst and Young Invincibles, AIDPH participated in a sign-on letter urging Department of Health and Human Services officials to create a Special Enrollment Period in response to COVID-19. Read the letter here.
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