POLICY & ADVOCACY

Course Description 
This course covers the policy and advocacy components of the program with presentations as well as opportunities for exposure to health policies at national, state, and local levels as well as professional and organizational policies.  Dental professional's role in advocating for optimal oral health will be discussed. 
​Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate the ability to describe the US policy and advocacy legislative processes.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to advocate for policies that impact oral and general health for individuals and populations.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to participate in inter-professional care across the lifespan of people from diverse communities and cultures.
​Course Objectives
On successful completion of this course, residents will be prepared to:
  • ​Residents are expected to become knowledgeable in the overall federal and State health policy making process, current policies in place, and strategies applied in advocacy.
  • Describe how laws and policies and developed and implemented in the US.
  • Identify the role of the dental profession in advocating for optimal health for the US population, including undeserved and vulnerable populations.
  • Describe the roles of dental public health organizations in oral health advocacy.
  • Educate and promote awareness about the importance of oral health to policy makers and regulatory agencies and officials.
  • Discuss the US policies that regulate or affect the provisions of oral healthcare, including coverage of dental care and state practice acts.
  • Describe the role of inter professional collaborations in advocating for policies that prevent and treat dental diseases.
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About the instructor











​Dr. James Crall
​University of California, Los Angeles
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​Sarah Blenner, JD, MPH
Syllabus
Course Materials
Improving Oral Health Systems 
​Dr. James Crall 
Beyond Legislation Influencing Health Care Policies and Programs
​Sarah Blenner
Approaches to Improving Oral Health Systems - PowerPoint Slides
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Beyond Legislation Influencing Health Care Policies and Programs
​Sarah Blenner
Beyond Legislation PowerPoint Lecture Slides
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Advocacy Webinar: Dental Insurance and the Essential Pediatric Oral Health Benefits in the Affordable Care Act
Click Here to access the online AAPD Webinar (Must be an AAPD Member) 
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Video Lectures
Videos are password-protected.  Please click here to watch lecture videos. ​
Additional Resources
AAPD Advocacy Days Resources 
Congressional visits scheduling instructions 2019
File Size: 153 kb
File Type: pdf
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2019 AAPD Legislative Summary
File Size: 578 kb
File Type: pdf
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2019 AAPD Legislative and Regulatory Fact Sheets