Full course description
Description
This training explores the insights shared by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams on the critical connections between oral health and overall health, particularly in the context of COVID-19. It emphasizes the integration of oral health into systemic care, the impact of social determinants on health disparities, and the role of dental professionals in promoting public health initiatives, such as vaccine confidence and chronic disease prevention.
Target Audience
Healthcare professionals, public health advocates, policymakers, and students interested in understanding the relationship between oral and overall health and addressing health disparities.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the links between oral health, chronic diseases, and systemic health.
- Understand the role of social determinants in creating oral health disparities.
- Promote oral health equity as an integral part of health equity.
- Advocate for integrating oral health into primary care and public health initiatives.