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AIDPH serves as a platform for creative programming that centers health equity as a cornerstone of oral health education and training. We help organizations implement innovative and strategic approaches to education and scientific programming.
Email your Members of Congress today and tell them how important veteran oral health is to you and your state. You can use the one-pager guide below to inform your messaging and encourage other advocates to share their veteran oral health stories. Guide: tinyurl.com/58nk8cxf
November 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Email your Members of Congress today and tell them how important veteran oral health is to you and your state. You can use the one-pager guide below to inform your messaging and encourage other advocates to share their veteran oral health stories. Guide: tinyurl.com/58nk8cxf
Practicing trauma-informed care in dentistry considers the impact of past trauma on a patient’s physical & psychological well-being. TIC involves a safe, supportive environment, & acknowledging that events like a napkin around the neck can trigger past trauma. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/rckedmss
November 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Practicing trauma-informed care in dentistry considers the impact of past trauma on a patient’s physical & psychological well-being. TIC involves a safe, supportive environment, & acknowledging that events like a napkin around the neck can trigger past trauma. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/rckedmss
Bobbi Jo Steele has spent nearly 2 decades caring for veterans in West Virginia. She shares insights, experience, & reflections on the state of veteran oral care in WV in this case study, which she authored especially for AIDPH during our 2025 Veteran Oral Health Week. Read here: shorturl.at/3LDHg
November 12, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Bobbi Jo Steele has spent nearly 2 decades caring for veterans in West Virginia. She shares insights, experience, & reflections on the state of veteran oral care in WV in this case study, which she authored especially for AIDPH during our 2025 Veteran Oral Health Week. Read here: shorturl.at/3LDHg
Nearly 25% of Veterans live in rural areas & geographic barriers exacerbate inequities in care, & veterans with service-related disabilities may have multiple comorbidities. We must understand the challenges faced by rural veterans. Learn more here: aidph.org/rural-voh/
November 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Nearly 25% of Veterans live in rural areas & geographic barriers exacerbate inequities in care, & veterans with service-related disabilities may have multiple comorbidities. We must understand the challenges faced by rural veterans. Learn more here: aidph.org/rural-voh/
With support from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, AIDPH is visiting all 50 states via our Veteran Oral Health Virtual Road Tour to share insights, resources, and advocacy tools. Interested in scheduling a stop in your state? Learn more here: tinyurl.com/m5df25e4
November 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
With support from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, AIDPH is visiting all 50 states via our Veteran Oral Health Virtual Road Tour to share insights, resources, and advocacy tools. Interested in scheduling a stop in your state? Learn more here: tinyurl.com/m5df25e4
Happy Veterans Day! It's day 2 of Veteran Oral Health Week & we are highlighting the fact that veterans disproportionately experience a higher burden of disease & disability and face structural & financial barriers to accessing dental care, resulting in worse outcomes. More: tinyurl.com/yc4zrky7
November 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Happy Veterans Day! It's day 2 of Veteran Oral Health Week & we are highlighting the fact that veterans disproportionately experience a higher burden of disease & disability and face structural & financial barriers to accessing dental care, resulting in worse outcomes. More: tinyurl.com/yc4zrky7
Veterans continue to face overwhelming barriers to oral health care access: limited coverage, isolation, & lasting impacts of service-related conditions. AIDPH is committed to improving access, research, & equity to support the unique healthcare needs of veterans. Learn more here: shorturl.at/hyfLg
November 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Veterans continue to face overwhelming barriers to oral health care access: limited coverage, isolation, & lasting impacts of service-related conditions. AIDPH is committed to improving access, research, & equity to support the unique healthcare needs of veterans. Learn more here: shorturl.at/hyfLg
Veteran Oral Health Week is here! We are excited to kick off the week dedicated to spotlighting the unique oral health issues faced by veterans. Throughout the campaign, we explore how education, research, & advocacy can reduce disparities in veteran oral health. Resources here: shorturl.at/MkCaa
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Veteran Oral Health Week is here! We are excited to kick off the week dedicated to spotlighting the unique oral health issues faced by veterans. Throughout the campaign, we explore how education, research, & advocacy can reduce disparities in veteran oral health. Resources here: shorturl.at/MkCaa
Apply to AIDPH's Nonprofit Management in Public Health Certificate, a 6-month program designed to expand the capacity of public health professionals to lead, sustain, & grow public health nonprofits. More: aidph.org/npm-public-h...
October 31, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Apply to AIDPH's Nonprofit Management in Public Health Certificate, a 6-month program designed to expand the capacity of public health professionals to lead, sustain, & grow public health nonprofits. More: aidph.org/npm-public-h...
Next month, AIDPH recognizes Veteran Oral Health Week, Nov 10-14. This campaign spotlights the oral health needs of veterans, shares resources, & highlights partners who join our commitment to addressing veteran health disparities. To join us as a partner, learn more here: aidph.org/veteran-oral...
October 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Next month, AIDPH recognizes Veteran Oral Health Week, Nov 10-14. This campaign spotlights the oral health needs of veterans, shares resources, & highlights partners who join our commitment to addressing veteran health disparities. To join us as a partner, learn more here: aidph.org/veteran-oral...
A heartfelt thank you to ALL of our incredible partners and everyone who participated in LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week! Together, we’re advancing inclusive, affirming care for LGBTQIA+ patients & building a more equitable future. All resources we shared this week can be found here: tinyurl.com/mr3csh9p
October 24, 2025 at 10:20 PM
A heartfelt thank you to ALL of our incredible partners and everyone who participated in LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week! Together, we’re advancing inclusive, affirming care for LGBTQIA+ patients & building a more equitable future. All resources we shared this week can be found here: tinyurl.com/mr3csh9p
Ever wonder HOW to advocate for your LGBTQIA+ patients? The American Medical Association offers strategies and guidelines here: tinyurl.com/zvjumcte
October 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Ever wonder HOW to advocate for your LGBTQIA+ patients? The American Medical Association offers strategies and guidelines here: tinyurl.com/zvjumcte
Today’s topic: “Engaging Communities: Leveraging our Collective Power.” We are stronger TOGETHER. Being an ALLY means standing in solidarity, but being an ADVOCATE means taking action by using our voices, influence, and resources to create safer, more inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ people.
October 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Today’s topic: “Engaging Communities: Leveraging our Collective Power.” We are stronger TOGETHER. Being an ALLY means standing in solidarity, but being an ADVOCATE means taking action by using our voices, influence, and resources to create safer, more inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ people.
UNC's Adams School of Dentistry's mission of commitment to exceptional dental care is evident in their PRIDE Clinic, where both patient care and professional learning are grounded in respect, affirmation, and belonging. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2pm7vzd4
October 23, 2025 at 11:06 PM
UNC's Adams School of Dentistry's mission of commitment to exceptional dental care is evident in their PRIDE Clinic, where both patient care and professional learning are grounded in respect, affirmation, and belonging. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2pm7vzd4
Searching for LGBTQIA+ affirming healthcare? Explore resources like OutCare, a nonprofit that offers a directory of affirming healthcare providers, support groups, care navigation, consulting services, & more. If you’re a provider, consider joining the directory. www.outcarehealth.org
October 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Searching for LGBTQIA+ affirming healthcare? Explore resources like OutCare, a nonprofit that offers a directory of affirming healthcare providers, support groups, care navigation, consulting services, & more. If you’re a provider, consider joining the directory. www.outcarehealth.org
Thanks to AAPHD's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, today’s theme: “Spotlighting LGBTQIA+ Voices in the Dental Workplace.” UNC Adams School/Dentistry & its PRIDE Clinic are among the nation’s only student-led clinics providing free, affirming care for LGBTQIA+ pts. Read tinyurl.com/2pm7vzd4
October 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Thanks to AAPHD's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, today’s theme: “Spotlighting LGBTQIA+ Voices in the Dental Workplace.” UNC Adams School/Dentistry & its PRIDE Clinic are among the nation’s only student-led clinics providing free, affirming care for LGBTQIA+ pts. Read tinyurl.com/2pm7vzd4
The Santa Fe Group is a proud Advocate sponsor of the 4th annual American Institute of Dental Public Health’s LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week. Learn more about LGBTQIA+ oral health disparities and resources to help dentists foster an inclusive practice here: tinyurl.com/3ahs6huk
October 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The Santa Fe Group is a proud Advocate sponsor of the 4th annual American Institute of Dental Public Health’s LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week. Learn more about LGBTQIA+ oral health disparities and resources to help dentists foster an inclusive practice here: tinyurl.com/3ahs6huk
Partner Appreciation Post! We are halfway through our 4th annual LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week, and we know we are only as strong as the sum of our PARTNERS! We are so grateful to be doing important, effective, and critical work to affect access and change for our LGBTQIA+ community. THANK YOU!
October 22, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Partner Appreciation Post! We are halfway through our 4th annual LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week, and we know we are only as strong as the sum of our PARTNERS! We are so grateful to be doing important, effective, and critical work to affect access and change for our LGBTQIA+ community. THANK YOU!
It’s Day 3 of LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week & today’s topic is “Engaging Queer People in Oral Health Research.” With support from PCORI, AIDPH released a national research agenda & call to action to increase research to evaluate clinical & community needs for LGBTQIA+. Read more: tinyurl.com/mrhfz38e
October 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
It’s Day 3 of LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week & today’s topic is “Engaging Queer People in Oral Health Research.” With support from PCORI, AIDPH released a national research agenda & call to action to increase research to evaluate clinical & community needs for LGBTQIA+. Read more: tinyurl.com/mrhfz38e
AIDPH's CHAMPION partners at the California Dental Association graciously publicized this week’s LGBTQIA+ Oral Health campaign and also share a comprehensive list of LGBTQIA+ resources for dentists and practice teams. Learn more here: lnkd.in/eBPNYghi
October 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
AIDPH's CHAMPION partners at the California Dental Association graciously publicized this week’s LGBTQIA+ Oral Health campaign and also share a comprehensive list of LGBTQIA+ resources for dentists and practice teams. Learn more here: lnkd.in/eBPNYghi
Our partners @ CareQuest Institute examined experiences of LGBTQIA+ people regarding their oral health, access, care, & experiences w/ discrimination; they were 58% more likely to say it would be difficult to get care from a dentist if their mouth or teeth were causing pain. tinyurl.com/ybhfnd87
October 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Our partners @ CareQuest Institute examined experiences of LGBTQIA+ people regarding their oral health, access, care, & experiences w/ discrimination; they were 58% more likely to say it would be difficult to get care from a dentist if their mouth or teeth were causing pain. tinyurl.com/ybhfnd87
It's Day 2 & we are discussing Oral Healthcare for Transgender People. AIDPH analyzed access for transgender people & found they are likely to be younger, unemployed, racially diverse, have lower incomes,& less likely to see a dentist than cisgender people. Read more: tinyurl.com/5ad3ynh8
October 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
It's Day 2 & we are discussing Oral Healthcare for Transgender People. AIDPH analyzed access for transgender people & found they are likely to be younger, unemployed, racially diverse, have lower incomes,& less likely to see a dentist than cisgender people. Read more: tinyurl.com/5ad3ynh8
It's Day 2 of LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week & today's topic is "Oral Healthcare for Transgender People." Did you know that transgender people are less likely to have health insurance coverage & less likely to see a dentist regularly compared to cisgender people? More info & resources to come!
October 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
It's Day 2 of LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week & today's topic is "Oral Healthcare for Transgender People." Did you know that transgender people are less likely to have health insurance coverage & less likely to see a dentist regularly compared to cisgender people? More info & resources to come!
Join us in taking the 2025 LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week Pledge! As we journey through the week, we invite oral health professionals and organizations to pledge their commitment to advancing LGBTQIA+ oral health through the power of education. tinyurl.com/5wur2wku
October 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Join us in taking the 2025 LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week Pledge! As we journey through the week, we invite oral health professionals and organizations to pledge their commitment to advancing LGBTQIA+ oral health through the power of education. tinyurl.com/5wur2wku
We are thrilled to kick off this year's LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week with resources generously sponsored by the California Dental Association, which shares its recently updated guide for Creating a LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Environment. Read more: tinyurl.com/37ytcvsb
October 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
We are thrilled to kick off this year's LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week with resources generously sponsored by the California Dental Association, which shares its recently updated guide for Creating a LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Environment. Read more: tinyurl.com/37ytcvsb