AAPHD Principles for Health ReformFebruary 19, 2009The American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD) advocates that health reform should be a top domestic policy priority for the new Administration and Congress. Reform of the oral health system must be included in any broader health reform. Oral health reform should incorporate the following principles and contribute to the following outcomes in order to assure the health of all Americans, including those with special needs and other underserved populations:
Founded in 1937, the American Association of Public Health Dentistry provides a focus for meeting the challenge of improving oral health. It is the nation's largest organization dedicated to the vision of optimum oral health for all. AAPHD membership is open to all individuals concerned with improving the oral health of the public.
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