(6103) Building Self-Reliant Communities: Best Practices in Global Volunteerism

Friday, October 18, 2024

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM CT

Location: Room 242, Convention Center

CE: 1.5

Fee: Included with SmilePass

Speaker(s)

Elizabeth Shick, DDS, MPH

Associate Professor
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
Denver, Colorado, United States

Presentation Slides
Chinhua Hsiao, DMD MS

Periodontist, Adjunct Clinical Faculty
Exton Periodontics, Einstein Medical Center
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, United States

Presentation Slides
Jesse Hollander, DMD

Owner
Private Practice
Kihei, Hawaii, United States

Presentation Slides

Disclosure(s):

Elizabeth Shick, DDS, MPH: No financial relationships to disclose

Chinhua Hsiao, DMD MS: No financial relationships to disclose

Jesse Hollander, DMD: No financial relationships to disclose

Oral disease is a significant global issue affecting billions of people, prompting a shift towards ethical and sustainable practices in global health engagement. In this Presentation, you will explore new trends in addressing oral health challenges worldwide.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss opportunities for global volunteerism within oral health
Develop ethical and locally sustainable programs for oral health promotion
Assess strategies for workforce development and improving population health