Welcome to Our 3rd Annual
Public Health Priorities Dental Symposium 2024
3501 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
About The Event
This event is more than just a gathering—it’s a dynamic platform where we come together to tackle critical issues, challenge the status quo, and inspire meaningful change in the dental field.
This year’s symposium delivers high-quality continuing professional education addressing the most significant public health concerns. Through comprehensive programming and training, we aim to enhance public health and make a positive impact in these crucial areas.
Throughout the symposium, you’ll connect with leading experts, engage in impactful discussions, and explore innovative strategies that will shape the future of public health dentistry. Our sessions are designed to empower you and enhance your practice as we address current challenges and envision transformative solutions.
Our 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.
TODAYS AGENDA
TODAYS AGENDA
Breakfast starts at 7:30 AM
8:45 - 9:45 AM | 1 CE CREDIT
Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH
The Oral Health Crisis in America & How We Can Alleviate the Disease Burden
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.
10:00 - 11:30 AM | 1.5 CE CREDITS
Dr. Eleanor Fleming, PhD, DDS, MPH
Dentistry as an Antiracist Practice: The Role of the Oral Health Team in Advancing Health Justice
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.
Lunch break - 1 hours & 15 minutes
12:45 - 2:45 AM | 2 CE CREDITS
Tiffany Grant, MBA, BAS, RDH
Ethical Considerations in Teledentistry and the Integration of Emerging Technologies: Privacy, Confidentiality, and Patient-Centered Care
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.
3:00 - 4:30 PM | 1.5 CE CREDITS
Dr. Katrina Eagilen, DDS, MPH, FACD, FICD
Be the Change: Caries Prevention in Your Community
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.
Closing remarks + Q&A
Post Event Survey
Thanks for joining us today! Please don’t forget to fill out our survey for this year’s Public Health Priorities Dental Symposium in order to receive your CE Credits.