AIDPH - American Institute of Dental Public Health

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

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/

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

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

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...

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

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Watch his powerful video from 2025 OSLO Pride. It speaks volumes about “showing up” as an ally. Showing who you are & who you stand with isn’t just decoration. It means there’s room for you, you belong, & you're safe. Video: tinyurl.com/y8prpfnb

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

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

LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week Day 4 🌈
@aidph.bsky.social spotlights the UNC Pride Clinic, a student-led program offering free, affirming care for LGBTQIA+ patients. SFG Fellow Dr. Zach Brian says, “Inclusive care shouldn’t be an elective.”
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#inclusion #healthequity

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

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

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

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!

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

The LGBTQIA+ community faces barriers to oral health care. That’s why we are excited to kick off LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week, “Dental Care as a Human Right: Empowering the Oral Health Community to Engage in Advocacy & Action for the Well-being of the LGBTQIA+ Community." More: tinyurl.com/5xmjv32w

Join us 0/23 for our ROOTED series: "The Mobile Dental Care Model: Scaling Access to Care for Communities" with Dr. Adam Barefoot and Maria Ferraris, MSPM, MEd., to discuss mobile dental care programs as a powerful strategy to strengthen the oral health safety net. Register: tinyurl.com/mw4yk227

SAVE THE DATE! Next month, on Nov. 11th, the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center is hosting a webinar focusing on the unique oral health needs of people with HIV and discussing how health centers can provide effective, comprehensive oral care. Register here: tinyurl.com/3cd6vhuk