The American Public Health Association (APHA) Oral Health Section said that its midyear meeting and workshop, "Using Your Voice to Advance Oral Health Equity," will be held on May 6.
Objectives for attendees of the workshop include the following:
- Understand the content of Oral Health Section 2020 policy statements
- Understand how participants can use existing policies to advocate for equitable oral health outcomes for all
- Build skills to use when contacting state and federal representatives to advocate for oral health
- Understand how work in the field affects access to care and helps shape priorities which support oral health access
The event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Attendees can fulfill two hours of continuing education credits provided by the American Institute of Dental Public Health.
