Pediatric Oral Health in Indian Country: Learning from COVID-19
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) invites you to attend a discussion on strengthening the accessibility and effectiveness of pediatric oral health programs in Indian Country.
American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) suffer from the poorest oral health of any population in the United States, with staggering rates of untreated tooth decay among children and untreated decay and gum disease among adults. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted dental services in Indian Country and worsened oral health outcomes in the short term. Early childhood caries (ECC) rates among AI/AN children are a major child health disparity. Additional resources to prevent and treat ECCs would protect against a common source of morbidity in a young population and support healthy living beyond oral health.
Learning Objectives:
Pediatric oral health needs earlier and greater prioritization in families, communities, and Tribal health organizations.
Innovative options exist for communities and organizations to improve accessibility to pediatric oral healthcare.
For more information, contact Brett Weber, Public Health Policy and Programs Manager, at [email protected].
What: Webinar on Pediatric Oral Health in Indian Country: Learning from COVID-19
When: Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Who should attend?
The intended audience for this webinar is Tribal health specialist, health educators. CHRs, and Tribal public health professionals.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.
Webinar Speaker
Kody Oliver
Kody Oliver is a 2022 Global Health Epidemiology and Disease Control MPH graduate of the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. He completed a BA and BS degree in economics and chemical biosciences respectively from the University of Oklahoma.
Oliver is interested in coupling and leveraging epidemiologic and economic evidence to promote preventive public health policies. He hopes to help improve child health and to help eliminate health disparities in his career as an epidemiologist.
