Dental Health Workshops for Communities: Empowering Oral Health

Dental Health Initiatives for Communities

The American Dental Association, as the nation's leading advocate for oral health, offers a plethora of programs aimed at educating the public and expanding access to care. Grassroots oral health initiatives provide opportunities to start and share in your local community. The Give Kids A Smile program organizes local events to offer free dental care for children in need. During National Children's Dental Health Month in February, reach out to families to promote dental health. The Find-a-Dentist feature helps connect patients with dentists nearby. Resources like the ADA Seal of Acceptance ensure confidence in recommended oral care products. MouthHealthy offers patient-friendly articles, videos, and slideshows on numerous oral health topics. Strategies for Oral Health Equity aim to educate and engage the community in meaningful actions for oral health equality. Understanding the importance of fluoride in water through fact sheets and videos helps prevent tooth decay. The Action for Dental Health initiative improves access to oral health care in both local communities and across the United States. A human resources toolkit provides insights on choosing high-quality dental plans for employees.

Community Oral Health - Online Dental Programs

Welcome to the Community Oral Health online dental programs. The Associate Dean, along with the dedicated faculty and staff, is here to support you. Students can submit an inquiry form, and international students are welcome. Health documentation is required, and student testimonials speak highly of the program. Research and publications contribute to the knowledge base, and there's a virtual patient game and an orofacial pain and oral medicine wiki. The Community Oral Health Master Program does not offer a stipend and is not a clinical training program. For more information, contact the Admissions team. The program has different admission deadlines for each season: Fall - July 15th, Spring - November 15th, and Summer - April 15th. It is suitable for a wide range of student types, including US and international clinicians, healthcare workers, public health practitioners, pre-med or pre-dental students, dental hygienists, social workers, future health care providers, health care workers/professionals, health administrators or educators, communicators, policymakers, and advocates. A BA/BS and work experience are required. Admission is rolling for Fall, Spring, and Summer. The estimated program length is 24 months for the Master Program and 12 months for the Certificate Program. The delivery format is 90% online learning and 10% educational activities. A typical week includes 2-3 weekly streaming video lectures, one live weekly video conference, and online quizzes. Students can continue working full-time while taking classes, and there's a one-week on-ground bootcamp in the summer. The program includes a capstone project with two elective tracks: Vulnerable populations and community health care and Project Administration. It is a part-time program with an estimated tuition of $2354 per unit. Limited Status Enrollment is available for those who wish to take a limited number of courses. To register, contact online@ostrow.usc.edu, complete the Limited Status Registration Form, submit the form and $100 processing fee to the Registrar One Stop Center, and follow the provided instructions. Financial Aid is not available for limited status students. The courses cover various aspects such as community health sciences, health education methodologies, epidemiology, administration, assessment, and evaluation, program execution and communication, health assessment, and capstone projects. Graduates can pursue diverse career paths in leadership, specialized knowledge application, public health, and research related to community and oral health.