About UsFounded in 1937, the American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD) provides a focus for meeting the challenge to improve oral health. AAPHD membership is open to all individuals concerned with improving the oral health of the public. Mission and Strategic PlanMission: To provide leadership in ensuring optimal oral health for individuals and communities. Goals/Objectives:
Goal 1: Develop partnerships with members and stakeholders that have an interest in public health dentistry. Objective 1-1: Convene symposia in collaboration with other stakeholders. Objective 1-2: Develop 1-2 strategic and influential partnerships to advance the oral health of the public. Goal 2: Translate evidence into policies and programs. Objective 2-1: Through strategic partnerships, develop scientific resources to enhance the evidence-base, develop policy and promote dissemination of the science of public health dentistry. Objective 2-2: Create a research agenda to promote the science of public health dentistry. Goal 3: Develop talent & leadership in the field of public health dentistry. Objective 3-1: Develop training and educational programs in public health dentistry. Objective 3-2: Advocate for, and utilize, resources to promote dental public health education. Objective 3-3: Disseminate the dental public health curriculum to dental hygiene, dental and residency programs. Revised June 20, 2016 |