2025 AAPHD Educational Series Webinars

AAPHD 2025 Educational Webinar Series is designed to share knowledge, spark discussion, and highlight expertise from across the dental public health community. 

These virtual events cover a wide range of topics relevant to our field and provide opportunities for learning, collaboration, and engagement with thought leaders and practitioners.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just getting started, we invite you to explore our growing archive of recorded webinars and join us live for upcoming sessions.

Have an idea for a webinar?
We’re always looking to feature new voices and fresh perspectives. If you’d like to suggest a topic or are interested in hosting a webinar, please contact AAPHD Staff at [email protected]

Upcoming Webinars

The Voice of One Can Become the Voice of Many: Becoming an Oral Health Advocate

Featured Speaker: 
Dr. Katie Rothas, DDS,MPH 
Whitney Young Health Dental Director
 
Date:  Wednesday November 5th, 2025
Time:  7:00 pm EST
Description: Understand what it means to be an oral health advocate. Understand how you can get involved in advocacy efforts at the chairside, local, state and federal levels.
Learning Objectives:
  • Understand what it means to be an oral health advocate
  • Appreciate the nuances of advocating at the chairside, local, state & federal levels
  • Learn to leverage your public health lens to enhance other stakeholders' advocacy efforts 
  • Discover resources for getting involved in advocacy initiatives
Registration will be available soon
 
NOTE: ONE (1) Credit hour is provided to attendees through the American Dental Association (ADA) Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP).
Graciously Funded by The George H. Whitley Trust

Webinar Recordings

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AI in Dentistry

Speakers:
Dr. Jay S. Patel
Assistant Professor, Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry
Director, Center for Dental Informatics and Artificial Intelligence, Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry

Dr. Hend Alqaderi
Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Director, Dental Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Tufts Institute of Artificial Intelligence

Moderator:
Dr. Salma Elwazeer
Assistant Professor, Hunt School of Dental Medicine
Director, Public Health Education, Hunt School of Dental Medicine
Director, Interprofessional Education, Hunt School of Dental Medicine

The Intersection of Housing, Homelessness, and Oral Health: Addressing Systemic Barriers and Innovative Solutions

Speakers: 
Dr. McAllister Castelaz, DMD, MS
Dental Policy Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Health Services 

Dr. Nadia Fazel, DMD, MPH
Chief Clinical Officer Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless

Rooted in Values: Ethical Leadership for a Shifting Dental Public Health Landscape

Speaker:
Dr. Zachary A. Brian, DMD, MHA, FICD, FACD, FNAP
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry