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Focusing on Top Concerns in Oral Health
Each year, the Institute for Oral Health spotlights a new theme of concern in the dental industry, working to raise awareness and promote positive changes through collaborating with leading experts and sharing best practices.
Check out each theme for related whitepapers, news, and helpful resources.
2012
The Evolution of Oral Health Care Delivery |
Next we’ll focus on how roles, education, treatment, and policies are changing to meet the evolving needs of today’s populations and dental practices. (More coming soon!)
SAVE THE DATE: 2012 IOH Conference OCT 4-5 in Boston, MA |
2011
Prevention: Rebranding
the Profession |
As most oral health problems are preventable, we need to increase our focus on disease prevention strategies for people of all ages, especially young children, and collaborate with primary care and others to improve overall health. More>> |
2010
Oral Health in Healthcare Reform |
With healthcare reform, we face both challenges and opportunities for improving oral health for the millions of underserved Americans who have little or no access to affordable dental care. More>> |
2009
Defining Quality in Oral Health Care |
We continue to identify strategies for improving quality in dental care delivery by showcasing best practices in evidence-base dentistry; metrics for improving outcomes; accreditation and quality improvement programs. More>> |
2008
Oral Health in Aging America |
We're facing unprecedented growth in our senior population and a dwindling dental workforce. Older Americans often neglect their oral health and there are too few providers trained in geriatric dentistry to help them. More>> |
2007
Periodontal Disease & Diabetes |
Diabetes and periodontal disease are two common chronic diseases that are reaching epidemic proportions in America, and these diseases have a critical impact on each other. More>> |
2006
Early Childhood Dental Care |
Caries is the #1 chronic childhood disease, a preventable problem impacting the health, development, and happiness of millions of kids. We need to shift focus to prevention and better access to dental care. More>> |
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