Oral Health Task Force
Increase awareness of ongoing disparities and inequities in oral health among children, adolescents, and adults in the African American and Hispanic population through oral health educational programs (OHEP).
Background
Oral healthcare is the primary preventive method of tooth decay and infection in children and adults. However, the incidence of dental caries remains the most common chronic disease of the underserved and underprivileged communities (CDC, Healthy People 2030).
Purpose
- Increase the delivery of OHEPs on proper oral healthcare practices and promotion of optimal oral hygiene behaviors.
- Increase educational platforms on oral health promoting behaviors, preventative oral healthcare habits, and the impact of a healthy diet on oral health for underserved communities.
- Increase preventive oral healthcare practices that contribute to reducing the incidence of oral disease as the causal factor of systemic infections, cardiovascular disease, and inflammatory
injury.
Goal
Increase Access
Increase access to oral healthcare resources and providers.
Increase Partnerships
Increase community partnerships and collaborations with key stakeholders from the dental profession, oral health providers, and public health officials.
Policy Advocacy
Positively influence public policy development that supports and advocates for effective oral healthcare provisions.
Oral Health Equity
Decrease the incidence of oral disease and healthcare disparities in oral health among the African American and Hispanic population.
Events
The effects of oral health on pregnancy: Exploring the impact of maternal and fetal/newborn wellbing
January 25, 2025
Your Oral Cavity: What you put in it, what you do with it.
October 19, 2024
The Systematic Effect of Diabetes Caused by Oral Disease
March 30, 2024
Program Letter
Oral Health Task Force Press Release - 4/19/2024
Meet the inaugural
Members of OHTF
Dr. Audrey P. Miller
National Chair | Oral Health Task Force
Collaborate with OHTF
We are seeking supporters to work with the NBNA OHTF along its journey to educate our communities through oral health programs, webinars, conferences, and institutes. Please contact Dr. Audrey P. Miller at apemille@fiu.edu for follow-up and to express your interest in collaborating with us.
