National conference to focus on health and domestic violence issues

New Orleans鈥擳he Family Violence Prevention Fund will hold its fifth National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence Oct. 9-10 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel.

The conference, with an aim to advance the health care system’s response to domestic violence, attracts the nation’s leading medical, public health and family violence experts.

Dentists, dental hygienists, physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse midwives, mental and behavioral health providers, social workers and domestic violence experts will gather to learn the latest research and most innovative clinical responses to domestic violence through workshops, poster presentations and plenary sessions.

A pre-conference session set for Oct. 8 is specifically directed to dental professionals and their involvement in family violence prevention.

Said Dr. Lynn Mouden, the ADA’s representative to the FVPF, “This biannual conference is a unique opportunity to increase our knowledge about dentistry’s involvement and to work in a multidisciplinary effort to help prevent family violence. No matter where you practice, every dental office has seen victims of family violence. We must all be constantly vigilant to help stop this epidemic.”

Dental continuing education credits are provided through the Indian Health Service Division of Oral Health, an ADA CERP-recognized provider.

Attendees also have a chance to participate in volunteer opportunities in New Orleans Oct. 7 and 11.

For more information or to register, log on to www.fvpfhealthconference.org.聽