At a glance
These webinars are for current dental public health residents, prospective residents, and anyone interested in the field of dental public health. The lectures feature experts who provide a deeper dive into their experiences, each competency, and current topics in the field.
Overview
Visit CDC's Dental Public Health Residency Lecture YouTube Playlist to see more!
Introduction to the Series
This video provides an introduction to CDC’s Lecture Series, its purpose, and an overview of dental public health.
Recent Webinars
Jack of All Trades, Master of None: One State Dental Director’s Perspective
August 30, 2023
Dr. Harry Goodman's presentation covers three objectives. Firstly, participants will learn about the ASTDD competency domains and levels associated with state dental directors and programs. Secondly, Dr. Goodman will discuss the guiding principles of dental directors and programs, specifically addressing core public health principles and the 10 essential public health services to enhance oral health. Lastly, attendees will see a case study showing how a state dental director successfully managed a public oral health crisis.
Five Important Themes Influencing Advances and Challenges in Oral Health Across the Lifespan
February 9, 2023
Dr. Bruce Dye identifies the key factors affecting oral health across the lifespan, the generational challenges that will need to be overcome for all Americans to benefit from better oral health and the most important intervention that will benefit the majority of Americans.
Medicaid 101 — How Medicaid Programs Have Evolved to Advance Oral Health Equity
September 28, 2022
Mary E. Foley discusses the US Public Health System’s programs and administration, evolution of the Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP programs, and State Medicaid administration across the US in 2022.
Race, Racism, and Oral Health in America
May 25, 2022
Dr. Raul Garcia explains the development and use of race/ethnicity categories in analysis of population data in the US, describes ways to measure the impact of racism on health and well-being and highlights the role of racism on the persistence of oral health inequities in the US.