National Oral Health Conference convenes in April

Portland, Ore.鈥擳he National Oral Health Conference, with the theme Pursuing Excellence in Dental Public Health, is set for April 20-22 at the Doubletree Hotel/Lloyd Center.

Some 700 participants are expected to attend the 10th joint meeting of the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors and the American Association of Public Health Dentistry. The conference is primarily sponsored by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The three-day conference will offer a variety of continuing education courses on issues and topics relevant to research, education and programs, highlighting how all these areas of public health integrate toward achieving optimal oral health for the nation’s citizens.

The American Association for Community Dental Programs, ASTDD and Medicaid/SCHIP Dental Association will also offer pre-conference sessions April 18 and 19, including a Web-based data workshop, a Medicaid symposium, a military session and a seminar for those working in community dental programs. Participants must pre-register for all pre-conference workshops.

The conference is designed for anyone interested in learning and collaborating to improve the oral health of the public, including dentists, dental hygienists, health researchers, dental or health educators, legislators, public health officials, Medicaid/SCHIP dental representatives, dental directors, community health center personnel, students, federally-employed dental personnel, dental suppliers and dental insurance companies.

Participants who register by March 20 will qualify for early bird discount rates.

For a complete summary of programs, download the registration brochure at www.nationaloralhealthconference.com.