Oral Health focus of November conference

The Oral Health Kansas’ 2015 Conference focuses on oral health equity... creating a system of care that serves everyone.  The conference will feature two leading oral health researchers in nutrition and nursing as keynote speakers.

On November 13, Oral Health Kansas is putting oral health equity front and center. Christie Custodio-Lumsden, PhD, MS, RD, CDN from Columbia University will examine social and economic conditions that must be in place to create a dental system that serves all people. Following her presentation will be case studies highlighting Kansas programs making a difference. ADA’s recent release of its report on oral health equity will add even more substance to the dialogue.

November 14’s course focuses on one population that definitely requires specialized oral health care: individuals with dementia. Rita Jablonski-Jaudon is a professor of nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham who has dedicated her career to improving the oral health of older adults. Besides having years of research to present, she is always an enthusiastic and dynamic presenter. Given the current attention to elder care, this seminar will provide lots of practical guidance participants can use immediately.

The conference brochure and registration materials available on the Oral Health Kansas website. Special early bird rates are available through October 19, and up to 8.5 continuing education credits are available.