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: Race, Ethnicity and Culture Impact On Health and Oral Health
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 discussion, Dr. … [Read more...]
2020 AIDPH Colloquium Spotlight— What Do Dental Public Health Professionals Need To Know About Racism As a Public Health Issue?
AIDPH hosted its annual AIDPH 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. Derek Griffith of … [Read more...]
2020 AIDPH Colloquium Spotlight—Healthy People 2020 And Beyond— New Directions
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. Gina Thornton-Evans, Director of … [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...]