The APHA Oral Health Section invites the submission of abstracts for individual paper presentations and poster sessions for the 2013 Annual Meeting. The 141st Annual Meeting & Exposition will be held from November 2-6, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The theme of this meeting is Think Global, Act Local: Best Practices Around the World. Abstracts related to the… Read more »
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Oral Health Highlighted in “Common Health for the Commonwealth” MA Health Council Report
The Massachusetts Health Council’s nationally recognized state report card on health status “Common Health for the Commonwealth: Massachusetts Report on Preventable Determinate of Health” was released Tuesday, November 13, 2012. The report identifies oral health as one of ten preventable health indicators in Massachusetts. Some key issues impacting the oral health of Massachusetts residents identified… Read more »
Improving the Oral Health of Pregnant Women and Young Children: Opportunities for Policymakers
Check out this new info brief from the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Policy Center which explores efforts and policy options to move both patients and providers toward a better understanding of the importance and safety of oral health care prior to, during and after pregnancy (perinatal). More info –>
Dental Health and School Performance – Pew Center on the States
Students with poor dental health are nearly three times more likely than their healthy peers to miss school. Hear from a high school student about his experience with dental pain in the classroom and learn about the steps states can take to help kids stay healthy and focused in school. To learn more, visit www.pewstates.org/dental…. Read more »