What We Do
At AIDPH, we make our impact visible through the real change we create in communities and across the public health ecosystem. Rooted in education, research, and advocacy, our initiatives cultivate a dedicated network of professionals working towards advancing oral and public health equity. Every project, partnership, and policy endeavor represents a significant stride toward realizing our vision of an accessible, affordable, and valuable public health system.
Education & Leadership
Discover a spectrum of educational opportunities at AIDPH designed to ignite personal and professional growth. Engage with our Empowerment Transformation for Community Health (ETCH) Framework, which delves into the social, structural, and environmental determinants of health. We encourage exploration of systemic factors contributing to health disparities, and inspire action to champion positive change.
Science and Research
Focused on mixed-methods methodologies that combine quantitative insights with qualitative context, AIDPH employs a health justice lens to formulate practical and impactful strategic recommendations, frequently influencing our education and advocacy initiatives. Our research methodology is community-engaged, placing collaboration at the forefront. We establish diverse stakeholder groups throughout the design, collection, and dissemination phases of our collaborative work, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive approach.
Policy and Advocacy
Guided by our dedication to health justice, we rally our community to implement solutions that improve healthcare access, quality, and affordability. AIDPH shapes policy, practice, and public opinion by elevating the voices of marginalized, underserved, oppressed, and historically excluded communities. Our approach combines strong evidence, stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnerships to address immediate oral health needs and tackle the structures that sustain disparities.
REPORT
Our Impact
Explore the AIDPH Impact Report 2022 to find videos, stories, and statistics about how we’re improving the oral health system through our collaborative work in research, improvement, policy and advocacy, and education.
Testimonials
What people are saying about AIDPH
AIDPH has made me more aware of the access to care problem and how rural populations are at a greater disadvantage compared to urban populations.
Anonymous