Veteran Oral Health

Abstract: Join the Rhode Island Oral Health Coalition and the American Institute of Dental Public Health (AIDPH) in advancing veteran oral health in the state of Rhode Island for our virtual road tour, a state-based series featuring tools, resources, data, and advocacy frameworks for improving access and outcome for veterans. This virtual road tour “stop” includes a dynamic one-hour session designed to empower state-based stakeholders to illuminate gaps and identify solutions for Rhode Island veterans and their oral health. This interactive session will feature an overview of the Rhode Island veteran oral health state profile alongside national efforts to improve the oral health of veterans. During the didactic portion, we will delve into state-specific veteran oral health data sourced from AIDPH's comprehensive veteran oral health state profiles and our cutting-edge veteran oral health data dashboard. Discover the unique challenges and opportunities that define veteran oral health in your state, enabling…