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Tuesday, April 8, 2025
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors
Location: Universal Center Exhibit Hall
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Invisible Population: Oral Health Care in U.S. Correctional Facilities
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Invisible Population: Oral Health Care in U.S. Correctional Facilities
Location: Seminole Ballroom
Moderator:
David Cappelli, DMD, MPH, PhD
– Texas Tech University, Hunt School of Dental Medicine
Speaker:
Jay D. Shulman, DMD, MA, MSPH/Diplomate American Board of Dental Public Health
– Texas A&M University, School of Dentistry
Speaker:
Nicholas S. Makrides, DMD, MA, MPH
– Correctional Dental Consultant/Fellow International College of Dentists
Speaker:
Morton K. Rosenberg, DDS
– California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation/Fellow International College of Dentists
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Break
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Break
Location: Universal Center Exhibit Hall
9:30 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
HRSA Oral Health Branch Meeting
9:30 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
HRSA Oral Health Branch Meeting
Location: Space Coast
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Round Tables (3) 20-min. Sessions
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Round Tables (3) 20-min. Sessions
Location: Seminole Ballroom
10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Problem with Oral Health Literacy
Presenting Author:
Valerie D. Phillips, RDHAP, MS (she/her/hers)
– California Northstate University College of Dental Medicine
Oral Health Programs/Practices/Health Promotion
10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Visualizing Impact: Utilizing Data to Meet Community Needs and Drive Stakeholder Engagement
Presenting Author:
Stephanie Clester, MA, RDH (she/her/hers)
– CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Oral Health Programs/Practices/Health Promotion
10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
We’re Still No.1: How Do We Target Dental Services to Reduce Caries in Children Who Need It Most?
Presenting Author:
MaryAnne Lynch Small, BDS, MPH
– Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Oral Health Programs/Practices/Health Promotion
10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Will Immediate Outreach Reduce Non-Traumatic Dental Related Visits to the Emergency Department?
Presenting Author:
Shana Palmer - Whalen, Certified Community Health Worker
– Advantage Dental from DentaQuest
Oral Health Programs/Practices/Health Promotion
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
A County Without a Dentist: The Launch of Michigan’s Rural Oral Health Initiative
Presenting Author:
Emily J. Norrix, MPH
– MIchigan Department of Health and Human Services
Oral Health Programs/Practices/Health Promotion
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
A Missed Opportunity? Ohio Dental Professionals’ Practices in Promotion of the HPV Vaccine
Presenting Author:
Star Sawicki, RDH, MPH (she/her/hers)
– Ohio Department of Health
Medical/Dental Integration
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Addressing Social Determinants of Health through Public Health Dentistry
Presenting Author:
Amy Bell, B.S., R.D.H., E.P.P.
– Advantage Dental+
Social Determinants of Oral Health
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Addressing the Elephant in the Room: Collaborating to Ensure the Safest Dental Visit
Presenting Author:
Steven P. Geiermann, DDS, FICD, FACD (he/him/his)
– Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors
Oral Health Programs/Practices/Health Promotion
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Addressing the Gap in Quality of Care for Children with Special Needs in Cambodia
Presenting Author:
Chaudhry U. Asghar, B.D.S, DPH resident, & MSD candidate Boston University
– Boston university Henry M Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Oral Health Programs/Practices/Health Promotion
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Advancing Caries Management with Paint-On Detection Aids
Presenting Author:
Jessica Woods, MPH, RDH, FADHA
– Incisive Technologies
Oral Health Programs/Practices/Health Promotion
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Advancing Oral Healthcare Equity: Leveraging Teledentistry and Community Collaborations
Presenting Author:
Roxane Kotzin, DMD
– Capitol Dental Care
Social Determinants of Oral Health
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
ANOHC: Amplifying Voices and Advancing Equity
Presenting Author:
Helen Hawkey, RDH, PHDHP
– Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health
Social Determinants of Oral Health
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Anticipating and Overcoming Challenges for a Successful, Portable School-Based Dental Program
Presenting Author:
Diane Phillips, RDH, BS
– Nationwide Children's Hospital
Community-based programs
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Assessing Parental Oral Health Literacy: Prevention of Childhood Caries in a Migrant Farm Community
Presenting Author:
Susan A. Gorman, MS Ed., RDH
– University of Florida Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science Department
Oral Health Programs/Practices/Health Promotion
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Asynchronous Teledentistry in Rural School-Based Oral Health Interventions: Lessons Learned
Presenting Author:
Rachel Stewart, MPH, RDH (she/her/hers)
– ECU School of Dental Medicine
Community-based programs
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Black Diamond, the Latest in Silver Fluoride Therapy
Presenting Author:
Brooke Crouch, RDH
– Elevate Oral Care
Medical/Dental Integration
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Bridging Care Gaps: Dental Community Health Workers Supporting Underserved Populations
Presenting Author:
Cheryl Rosecrans, CHW
– Capitol Dental Care
Medical/Dental Integration
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building a Justice-Oriented Oral Health Workforce: Workforce Solutions from Predoctoral Engagement
Presenting Author:
Elizabeth Flannery, MPH (she/her/hers)
– The American Institute of Dental Public Health
Oral Health Workforce
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building Bridges: Establishing a Provider Advisory Group for Inclusive Oral Healthcare
Presenting Author:
Tanya Dorf Brunner, M.S. (she/her/hers)
– Oral Health Kansas, Inc.
Policy/Advocacy
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Chemomechanical Caries Removal, the Latest in Minimally Invasive Care
Presenting Author:
Hayley Buckner, RDH, BS, FADHA
– Elevate Oral Care
New and Emerging Research in Oral Health
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Community Based Clinical Experiences: Academic and Community Partnerships
Presenting Author:
Michelle R. McQuistan, DDS, MS (she/her/hers)
– University of Iowa College of Dentistry
Community-based programs
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Community Water Fluoridation: Holding Ground in a Changing Landscape
Presenting Author:
Jonathan Henry, DMD
– Unity Care NW
Community Water Fluoridation
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Concentric Circles of Care in Community Engaged Oral Health Systems
Presenting Author:
Paul Glassman, DDS, MA, MBA (he/him/his)
– California Northstate University College of Dental Medicine
Oral Health Programs/Practices/Health Promotion
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Creating a Successful Grant Application - A Funder's Perspective
Presenting Author:
Melodie Griffin, MHA
– CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Other
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact: Join the Momentum!
Presenting Author:
JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AAFAAOM, FADHA
– American Dental Hygienists' Association
Oral Health Workforce
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Do You Want to Build a Dental Therapy Program? Michigan’s Survey to Assess Interest and Capacity
Presenting Author:
Mona Riaz, RDH. RDA, MS
– Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Oral Health Workforce
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Exploring Why Patients Do Not Return After an Initial Clinic Visit
Presenting Author:
Deepa Verma, DENTIST
– BUGSDM
Oral Health Programs/Practices/Health Promotion
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
From Data to Design: Turning Oral Health Statistics into Eye-Catching Infographics
Presenting Author:
Fatemah Abdullah, MSD, CAGS
– Boston University
Other
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Generative AI: Practical Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices for Effective Use
Presenting Author:
Sepideh Banava, DDS, MSc, MBA, MPH (she/her/hers)
– University of California San Francisco
Other
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Health in Focus: Identifying and Addressing Your Community’s Needs
Presenting Author:
Danielle Apostolon, n/a
– CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Oral Health Programs/Practices/Health Promotion
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Implementing Lived Experiences in Research: Building Collaborative Power & Community Engagement
Presenting Author:
Keri Eason, PhD and MA
– American Institute of Dental Public Health
Other
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Improving Access to Critically Needed Oral Health Care Through SDF - A Case Study: American Samoa
Presenting Author:
Ohnmar Tut, BDS, MPhil
– ASTDD
Oral Health Programs/Practices/Health Promotion
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Improving Oral Health Outcomes in Head Start: A Collaborative Approach
Presenting Author:
Kathryn D. Hunt, RDH, ECPII
– National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety
Oral Health Programs/Practices/Health Promotion
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Infodemiology 101: Understanding the Impact of Mis and Disinformation
Presenting Author:
Sarah Stream, MPH, CDIPC, CDA, FADAA
– Association for Dental Safety (ADS)
Surveillance/Epidemiology
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Innovation in Oral Health with Interprofessional Education: Opportunities and Future Directions
Presenting Author:
Hannah J. Cheung, RDH, MS, MPH
– CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Medical/Dental Integration
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Integrating Dental Hygienists into Primary Care: Lessons from Early Implementation
Presenting Author:
Amah Riley, DHSc, MPH-D, RDH, CDHC
– Medical College of Dental Medicine
Medical/Dental Integration
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Nutrition and Oral Health
Presenting Author:
Jillian Kaye, MS, RDN
– New York University College of Dentistry
Other
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Lessons Learned: From Conception to Conclusion of a Health Equity and Quality Improvement Project
Presenting Author:
Matthew Vermillion, MBA
– CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Oral Health Programs/Practices/Health Promotion
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Merging Interprofessional Education into Practice: Preparing Students to Provide Integrated Care
Presenting Author:
Lisa J. Heaton, PhD (she/her/hers)
– CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Medical/Dental Integration
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Minimally Invasive Care: What is it and Are You Using it?
Presenting Author:
Lori K. Cofano, BSDH (she/her/hers)
– ASTDD
Oral Health Workforce
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Mitigating Harmful Policies & Improving the Oral Health of Queer People
Presenting Author:
Annaliese Cothron, DHSc, MS, CPH (she/her/hers)
– The American Institute of Dental Public Health
Policy/Advocacy
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Organize for Advocacy - A Practical Framework to Fast-Track Oral Health Policy & Funding Outcomes
Presenting Author:
John Pournoor, PhD, MBA, BS
– Government Analytica
Policy/Advocacy
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Partnership for Prevention: Tennessee’s Medicaid Funded School Based Dental Prevention Program
Presenting Author:
Lauren Weiland, MPH, RDH, BSDH
– State of TN, Department of Health
Oral Health Programs/Practices/Health Promotion
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Practical Success Stories and Lessons Learned for the Medicaid Dental Provider Network
Presenting Author:
Sheila Riggs, DDS, DMSc
– University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry
Policy/Advocacy
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Practical Workflows in Medical-Dental Integration Across Diverse Settings
Presenting Author:
Lisa A. Balint, MPH, BSDH, RDH, EPDH
– Capitol Dental Care
Medical/Dental Integration
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Smile, We Have You Covered!
Presenting Author:
Gina Sharps, MPH, RDH, CTTS, FADHA
– West Virginia Oral Health Coalition, Inc
Medical/Dental Integration
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Teledentistry in Schools: An Innovative Way to Expand School-Based Health Programs
Presenting Author:
Isabelle Stitt-Fredericks, n/a
– Virginia Health Catalyst
Oral Health Programs/Practices/Health Promotion
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Food and Drug Administration: Oral Health Across the Agency
Presenting Author:
Renée Joskow, DDS, MPH, FAGD
– FDA
New and Emerging Research in Oral Health
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Intersection of Practice Management and Public Health in Dentistry
Presenting Author:
Kari Hexem, DMD MPH
– University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Oral Health Programs/Practices/Health Promotion
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Multiplier Effect: Enhancing Impact with Engaged Partners
Presenting Author:
Kristina K. Lusk, BA (she/her/hers)
– The American Institute of Dental Public Health
Policy/Advocacy
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Networking Lunch
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Networking Lunch
Location: Sunshine Cafe & Courtyard - (V & VG) American Grill
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Advocacy Power: A Toolkit for Medicaid Dental Advocacy for People with Disabilities
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Advocacy Power: A Toolkit for Medicaid Dental Advocacy for People with Disabilities
Location: Sun & Surf
Moderator:
Annaliese Cothron, DHSc, MS, CPH (she/her/hers)
– The American Institute of Dental Public Health
Speaker:
Elizabeth Flannery, MPH (she/her/hers)
– The American Institute of Dental Public Health
Speaker:
Kristina K. Lusk, BA (she/her/hers)
– The American Institute of Dental Public Health
Speaker:
Grace Linn, MA
– The American Institute of Dental Public Health
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Effectiveness of School Fluoride Varnish Delivery Programs—A Community Guide Systematic Review
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Effectiveness of School Fluoride Varnish Delivery Programs—A Community Guide Systematic Review
Location: Seminole D-E
Speaker:
Mei Lin, MD, MSc, MPH
– CDC
Speaker:
Lori K. Cofano, BSDH (she/her/hers)
– ASTDD
Moderator:
Shillpa Naavaal, BDS, MS, MPH
– Virginia Commonwealth University
Speaker:
Jeffrey Reynolds, MPH
– Community Guide Program
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
How to Write a Manuscript in Under One Hour: A Hands-On Workshop
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
How to Write a Manuscript in Under One Hour: A Hands-On Workshop
Location: Seminole A-B
Speaker:
Israel T. Agaku, DMD, MPH, PhD, PhD, MBA
– University of California in San Francisco
Moderator:
Enihomo Obadan-Udoh, DDS, MPH, DMSc (she/her/hers)
– University of California in San Francisco
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Oral Presentations Session #3
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Oral Presentations Session #3
Location: Gold Coast
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Break
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Break
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Addressing Non-Traumatic Dental Pain in Emergency Departments (ED) and Urgent Care Centers (UCC)
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Addressing Non-Traumatic Dental Pain in Emergency Departments (ED) and Urgent Care Centers (UCC)
Location: Sun & Surf
Speaker:
Russell D. Dunkel, BA, BS, DDS
– Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Speaker:
Nathan Mork, DDS, MPH
– Indian Health Service
Moderator:
Christine Farrell, RDH, BSDH, MPA
– Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Evolving Best Practices. Oregon’s Certified School Sealant Programs’ Shift to Oral Health Outcomes
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Evolving Best Practices. Oregon’s Certified School Sealant Programs’ Shift to Oral Health Outcomes
Location: Gold Coast
Speaker:
Karen Phillips, MPH, RDH, EPP
– Oregon Health Authority
Moderator:
Sarah Kowalski, MS, RDH
– Oregon Health Authority
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Live Launch of the National Oral Health Data Portal 2.0
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Live Launch of the National Oral Health Data Portal 2.0
Location: Seminole A-B
Speaker:
John O'Malley, MHI, MS
– CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Speaker:
Christine Wood, RDH, BS
– ASTDD Central Office
Moderator:
Deborah Jacobi, Policy Director (she/her/hers)
– Apple Tree Dental
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Promoting Oral Health Literacy, Access, and Coverage within Immigrant and Refugee Communities
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Promoting Oral Health Literacy, Access, and Coverage within Immigrant and Refugee Communities
Location: Seminole D-E
Moderator:
John F. Gabelus, MA
– CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Speaker:
Hibo Omer, MPH
– New Mainers Public Health Initiative
Speaker:
Selam Runyon-Baruch, n/a
– New Mainers Public Health Initiative
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Break
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Break
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Colorado Oral Health Priority Community Index
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Colorado Oral Health Priority Community Index
Location: Seminole A-B
Speaker:
Jenni Lansing, MBA, MPH, RDH
– Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Speaker:
Brett Lipshetz, MPH
– Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Moderator:
Ashleigh Kirk, MSW (she/her/hers)
– Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Connecting the Public Health to the Public, How Communications Campaigns Advance your Programs
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Connecting Public Health to the Public, How Communications Campaigns Advance Your Programs
Location: Sun & Surf
Speaker:
John Welby, MS
– Maryland Department of Health, Office of Oral Health
Speaker:
Matt Jacob, BA (he/him/his)
– Jacob Strategies
Moderator:
Kimberlie J. Payne, RDH, BS
– ASTDD
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Power in Partnerships: Collaborating to Expand Dental Care Access for People with Disabilities
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Power in Partnerships: Collaborating to Expand Dental Care Access for People with Disabilities
Location: Gold Coast
Moderator:
MaryAnne Lynch Small, BDS, MPH
– Oral Health Kansas
Speaker:
Tami Allen, n/a
– Families Together, Inc
Speaker:
Nick Rogers, DDS
– Rogers Family Dentistry
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Vaccinations in FQHC Dental Clinics: An Upstream Approach to Reducing HPV-Related Cancers
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Vaccinations in FQHC Dental Clinics: An Upstream Approach to Reducing HPV-Related Cancers
Location: Seminole D-E
Speaker:
Isaac Zeckel, DDS
– HealthLinc Inc.
Moderator:
Amanda Baum, n/a
– HealthLinc Inc.
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Poster Session #2
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Poster Session #2
Location: Universal Center Exhibit Hall
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Reception with Exhibitors
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Reception with Exhibitors
Location: Universal Center Exhibit Hall
