by Annaliese Cothron, AIDPH Executive Director Rural veterans, like many rural Americans, struggle with consistent access to affordable dental care. More than 85% of veterans don’t qualify for dental care through the VA — and among those who are eligible, only 15% utilize this benefit. During the month of November, AIDPH and CareQuest Institute … [Read more...]
They Served Our Country. Time to Serve Them.
2020 AIDPH Colloquium Spotlight— Panel Discussion: Serving Individuals with Disabilities
AIDPH hosted its annual colloquium "Confronting Inequity Through Oral Health Policy" on January 14 and 15, 2020. This year's colloquium featured expert speakers from diverse backgrounds to lead the discussion around inequities in public policy and how clinicians, policy makers and leaders can affect change. In this panel, Dennis Borel, … [Read more...]
2020 AIDPH Colloquium Spotlight— Using Digital Advocacy Strategies to Promote Public Health and Health Equity
AIDPH hosted its annual colloquium "Confronting Inequity Through Oral Health Policy" on January 14 and 15, 2020. This year's colloquium featured expert speakers from diverse backgrounds to lead the discussion around inequities in public policy and how clinicians, policy makers and leaders can affect change. Dr. Amelie Ramirez, Director of Salud … [Read more...]
2020 AIDPH Colloquium Spotlight—Dental Care for the LGBTQ+ Community
AIDPH hosted its annual colloquium "Confronting Inequity Through Oral Health Policy" on January 14 and 15, 2020. This year's colloquium featured expert speakers from diverse backgrounds to lead the discussion around inequities in public policy and how clinicians, policy makers and leaders can affect change. Dr. Tyler Sanslow of Fenway Health … [Read more...]
2020 AIDPH Colloquium Spotlight— Rural Oral Health Care Access: A National Policy Perspective
AIDPH hosted its annual colloquium "Confronting Inequity Through Oral Health Policy" on January 14 and 15, 2020. This year's colloquium featured expert speakers from diverse backgrounds to lead the discussion around inequities in public policy and how clinicians, policy makers and leaders can affect change. Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural … [Read more...]
2020 AIDPH Colloquium Spotlight — Social Mission: The Role of Health Workforce in Addressing Health Equity
AIDPH hosted its annual colloquium "Confronting Inequity Through Oral Health Policy" on January 14 and 15, 2020. This year's colloquium featured expert speakers from diverse backgrounds to lead the discussion around inequities in public policy and how clinicians, policy makers and leaders can affect change. Dr. Candice Chen of … [Read more...]
Internship Highlight: AIDPH’s Federal Service Internship
Each year, AIDPH sponsors a one-week service learning program in Washington, DC where advanced education dental students visit federal health agencies and discuss the role of government in public health. FSI participants meet national leaders while attending site visits with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), National … [Read more...]