Our Third Annual
Public Health Priorities Dental Symposium
Constitution Hall, American University | Washington D.C.
Saturday, September 14th, 2024, breakfast starts at 7:30 AM (EST)
About
Hosted this year at the beautiful Constitution Hall at American University, the Dental Symposiums on Public Health Priorities deliver high-quality continuing professional education addressing the most significant public health concerns.
Through comprehensive programming and training, we aim to improve public health and make a positive impact in these critical areas.
“95% of past attendees gave this symposium 5-stars and would highly recommend it!”
Presenters
This year, we will be welcoming back all of our presenters from our last Public Health Priorities Dental Symposium!
With topics related to the US Oral Health Crisis, Antiracism in Dental Practice, Ethics in Teledentristy, and Caries Prevention, you will learn about and be equipped with the tools needed to advance in the dental profession.
Join us this year in historic Washington DC by getting your early-bird discount today!
Agenda + Course Objectives
The Oral Health Crisis in America & How We Can Alleviate the Disease Burden
Morning Session (breakfast starts at 7:30AM)
8:45 - 11:30 AM
Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH
This program aims to analyze the oral healthcare system in the United States and show how dental teams, particularly dental hygienists, can improve access to care and promote overall health. 1 CE Credit
8:45 - 9:45 AM | Learn More →
Dentistry as an Antiracist Practice: The Role of the Oral Health Team in Advancing Health JusticeDentistry as an Antiracist Practice
Dr. Eleanor Flemming, PhD, DDS, MPH
This presentation aims to empower oral health teams to enhance their knowledge of antiracism as a public health practice and use it to promote health justice. 1.5 CE Credits
10:00 - 11:30 AM | Learn More →
Lunch Break - 1 Hour & 15 Minutes
Afternoon Session
12:45 - 5:00 PM
Ethical Considerations in Teledentistry and the Integration of Emerging Technologies: Privacy, Confidentiality, and Patient-Centered Care
Tiffany Grant, MBA, BAS, RDH
This program explores the profound impact that emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and teledentistry, have on ethics, patient privacy, and the standards of care within dentistry. 2 CE Credits
12:45 - 2:45 PM | Learn More →
Be the Change: Caries Prevention in Your Community
Dr. Katrina Eagilen, DDS, MPH, FACD, FICD
This session will explore ways to improve the health of at-risk children in America from a public health perspective. The discussion will also cover preventative measures and non-invasive treatment strategies. 1.5 CE Credits
3:00 - 4:30 PM | Learn More →
Closing Remarks
Looking To Be An Exhibitor At This Year’s Symposium?
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