Dental Public Health and Oral Health Disparities

The course consists of six modules which provide participants with the knowledge, comprehension, and application of Dental Public Health concepts. This course is applicable to health professionals, community health workers and administrators, and individuals pursuing careers in dentistry and oral health.  Topics consist of: oral health surveillance, oral health disparities, health equity, public policy development, the role of publicly funded dental programs (Medicaid/SCHIP), social determinants of health, and community oral health prevention.