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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
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
AIDPH is proudly celebrating 10 years of dedication to oral health education, advocacy, and research for veterans, people with disabilities, rural communities, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Support our work here: shorturl.at/7aTis
July 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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
Interested in a career in public health? Join us 3/27 (note central time) & learn about the myriad opportunities for crafting a fulfilling & impactful career in public health w/featured speaker, Dr. Keith Benson, NV's dental health officer. All welcome. Reg here: bit.ly/4iM2kXf #AIDPH
March 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Trans people deserve safety, dignity, and affirming healthcare. Today and every day, AIDPH stands in solidarity. #TDOV #OralHealthJustice #TransRightsAreHumanRights
March 31, 2025 at 3:19 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
October 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The Book of Proceedings from our 2025 Colloquium "Dental Care is a Human Right" is out now! Read the abstracts & keynote addresses and watch the sessions at aidph.org/aidph-academy/. Read the book here: aidph.org/2025-bop-col...
July 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
On 9/17 AIDPH hosts a day of action & advocacy when we meet w/ legislative staff to share the importance of preserving public health agencies, strengthening Medicaid, & improving the VA to meet the needs of underserved communities. Watch this & our other social channels for pics, vids & updates!
September 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
AIDPH is launching a Monthly Micro-Survey: just three questions that take three minutes or less. Each month, we’ll explore timely topics in oral health and share back what we learn with you. Help shape our collective priorities by weighing in on this Month’s Micro-Survey here: shorturl.at/vXiP0
May 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
2025 marks our 10th anniversary! AIDPH is celebrating 10 years of pursuing our vision of a justice-oriented oral health system! Research + Education + Advocacy. #DentalPublicHealth #oralhealthforall #DentalCareAsAHumanRight
April 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Have you joined the AIDPH Academy? Join & explore professional development opportunities tailored for oral health stakeholders seeking dental public health training without the constraints of formal education programs. Join here: www.aidph.org/aidph-academy
July 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Our September newsletter is out today - read the latest AIDPH news here: tinyurl.com/252z48dc
September 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
It's #DentalDiversityMonth & AIDPH recognizes our committed and dedicated Community Advisory Board Members. Each member informs AIDPH's #dentalresearch agenda with lived experience in our core communities of focus, ensuring our approach takes diverse perspectives into account.
June 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The Pride Clinic, a UNC Adams School of Dentistry student-led clinic, is featured as part of the American Institute of Dental Public Health’s (AIDPH) LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week.

Read more about the great work Pride Clinic is doing in our local community: buff.ly/qAN9oFq
October 23, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Are you receiving our monthly e-newsletter? Sign up here mailchi.mp/aidph/signup to stay informed about all things AIDPH! #oralhealth #dentalcareisahumanright #veterans #dentalpublichealth
May 1, 2025 at 8:42 PM
AIDPH is proud to congratulate Board of Directors member Harold Nii-Aponsah, DDS, MPH, PhD, on his election as the Section Councilor for the Oral Health Section of the American Public Health Association.
August 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
For #OralHealth folks: Looks like the AIDPH is moving their colloquium to a virtual format, and it's $35 for two days of programming on March 4 and 5. aidph.org/colloquium
December 17, 2024 at 11:14 AM
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
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
It's been a very busy and productive year so far at AIDPH - we've released a record number of publications ranging from veteran oral health to LGBTQIA+ inclusion in dental education. -Learn more here: shorturl.at/BeGfo
August 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week Day 2 🌈
Today, AIDPH.bsky.social highlights barriers that affect oral care for transgender people. Stigma, discrimination, and access gaps limit care and coverage.
Learn more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
#lgbtqia #oralhealth #aidph #transgenderhealth
October 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
And we're back! AIDPH is excited to join Bluesky. We are the American Institute of Dental Public Health, and we believe in advancing oral health equity for all humans through research, education, and advocacy.
February 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Trans people deserve safety, dignity, and affirming healthcare. Today and every day, AIDPH stands in solidarity. #TDOV #OralHealthJustice #TransRightsAreHumanRights
March 31, 2025 at 5:26 PM
KUDOS to AIDPH board member Janice Hawkins,
PhD, RN, CNS, FAAN, Old Dominion University
nursing professor & vice provost for academic
affairs, on her recognition as one of 10 finalists
in the American Climate Leadership Awards. Read more
here: tinyurl.com/524tjune
September 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM