AAPHD Councils and Committees

AAPHD operates and makes progress on its strategic goals through the work of four councils and nine committees. The committees are of the board and specified in the bylaws to ensure the successful operations of AAPHD, including finance, membership, communications, and other operational needs. The councils lead the strategic activities of AAPHD, including providing leadership on the National Oral Health Conference program, creating and sharing resources with AAPHD members on topics of importance to dental public health, and other strategic activities. Engaged, passionate dental public health professionals lead the work of these groups. More information about each of the committees and councils is below.

Any AAPHD member interested in serving on a committee or council may complete the interest form linked here.

AAPHD Councils

Councils

Each council has the following duties with respect to the subject matter for which each council is responsible:

• Define, develop and oversee programming and projects that support and advance the strategic plan of the Association;
• Consider and investigate emerging issues;
• Respond to directives received from the AAPHD Board;
• Propose new policies or amendments to existing policies for consideration by the AAPHD Board.

COUNCIL ON EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS

The purpose of the Council on Educational Affairs is to provide high quality continuing education opportunities that reflect the latest advances in science, and support the efforts of the AAPHD in the education of the public, health professionals, and decision-makers regarding the importance of oral health to total well-being. The Council also develops and evaluates programs to support leadership and talent development among AAPHD members.

COUNCIL ON PRACTICE AND WORKFORCE

The purpose of the Council on Practice and Workforce is to monitor and share public health dentistry-related workforce trends, and engage and support all types of professionals who are involved in promoting population oral health.

COUNCIL ON POLICY AND ADVOCACY 

The purpose of the Council on Policy and Advocacy is to monitor policy developments relevant to dental public health on the national landscape, serve as a resource to members and partners on DPH-related advocacy efforts at the state and local levels, and share information and educational offerings with members to enhance policy knowledge and advocacy skills. The Council also pursues and proposes to the Board opportunities for AAPHD to participate in the policy process in legislative, regulatory, and grassroots capacities.

COUNCIL ON SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION

The purpose of the Council on Scientific Information is to develop scientific resources highlighting and summarizing evidence on key DPH issues, respond to DPH research-related requests for information on behalf of AAPHD, develop and update the DPH research agenda, and monitor and share DPH-related research initiatives and scientific advancements to AAPHD membership.