This lecture explores the intersection between public health and pediatric dentistry. We will delve into key public health topics and their direct relevance to pediatric dental practice. We will discuss the impact of promoting health equity through access to care, advocacy and community engagement. This requires addressing and reducing disparity in healthcare and the root causes of these inequities. The hope is to inspire oral health professionals to practice with a public health mindset.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the root causes of health inequities and how to better address them.
Discuss how population-based health and patient-centered care can differ and how we can reconcile to two to best serve our patients.
To discuss how to increase health equity through access to care, advocacy and community engagment.
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