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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.
About the Instructors
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Francisco Ramos-Gomez
DDS, MPH, MS
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Vinodh Bhoopathi
BDS, MPH, DScD
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James Crall
DDS, MS, ScD
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​Sarah Blenner
​JD, MPH
Syllabus
Policy & Advocacy Syllabus
Course Materials
Improving Oral Health Systems 
​Dr. James Crall 
Approaches to Improving Oral Health Systems - PowerPoint Slides
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Policy and Advocacy Making Process:
​Sarah Blenner
The Policy Making Process​ Slides
Advocating for Change: Understanding How to Impact Health Policy.  (pages 1-5 & 28-41 only)​
Breaking the Cycle in Maryland: Oral Health Policy Change in the Face of Tragedy​
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Beyond Legislation Influencing Health Care Policies and Programs
​Sarah Blenner
Beyond Legislation PowerPoint Lecture Slides
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Video Lectures
Videos are password-protected.  Click here to view the CHAT/SPICE PD video library.​
Additional Resources
AAPD 2020 Pediatric Oral Health Advocacy Conference Resources 
​2020 AAPD Legislative and Regulatory Fact Sheets
Oral Health Advocacy Toolkit 2019.pdf
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  • Home
  • About
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Residents
    • Alumni
    • MPH/Residency Program
    • Community Rotation Programs
    • Give Kids A Smile
    • Policy & Procedure Manual
    • UCLA SOD Postgraduate Trainee Manual
    • Events & Conferences
    • CARE-PD Evaluation Reports
  • Curriculum
    • Ethics & Professionalism
    • Disease Management & Risk Assessment
    • Statistics & Research Methods
    • Policy & Advocacy
    • Community Partners
    • Quality Improvement
    • Cultural Competency
    • Interprofessional Education
    • Special Needs Children
  • Training Programs
    • AEGD/GPR
    • Advanced Clinical Training >
      • Admissions
      • ACT Trainees
  • Research
    • Faculty Mentors
    • Resident Research Projects
  • Video Lecture Library
    • Featured Videos!
    • 2021 IPE Oral Health Forum
    • Care-PD Video lectures Modules 1-9 >
      • Featured: Quality Improvement Presentations
    • Advanced Clinical Trainees Presentations
    • CARE PD Special Guest Lectures
    • Pediatric Lectures for AEGD/GPR residents
    • Community Oral Health Workers (COHWs)
    • Parent/Caregiver Videos (mostly Spanish)
    • UCLA Pediatric Dental Residents @ the Chair
  • Resources
    • AAP Resources
    • AAPD Resources
    • Additional Resources
    • Clinical Forms
    • Spanish/Español