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Course Duration: 1.0 Hr.
Course Description:
Description: This webinar will explore the vital connection between oral health and overall wellbeing across communities. Participants will examine the role of public health dentistry in promoting holistic health outcomes, with a focus on maternal-child health. The session will also highlight practical strategies to integrate medical and dental services in order to expand access and improve care quality. Attendees will also gain insight into successful advocacy and community-based approaches modeled after initiatives like the KinderSmile Foundation. By the end of the webinar, participants will be equipped with tools to elevate oral health as a core priority within public health programs.
Course Objectives:
1. Analyze the role of public health dentistry in promoting holistic health outcomes and maternal-child wellbeing.
2. Evaluate strategies for integrating medical and dental care to improve oral health care access and outcomes.
3. Develop awareness and advocacy approaches, inspired by initiatives like KinderSmile Foundation, to prioritize oral health in public health programs.
Presenters:
Dr. Michal Herman, DDS, FACD
Chief Operating Officer, KinderSmile Foundation