MSD, CAGS DPH Candidate Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Disclosure(s):
Fatemah Abdullah, MSD, CAGS: No financial relationships to disclose
Description: While oral health data is readily collected at national and state levels, raising awareness about its availability and potential use among community members, local stakeholders, legislators, and policymakers remains a significant challenge. Bridging the gap between raw data and its effective application for programming and interventions requires innovative communication strategies.
This roundtable will focus on methods to transform dense, complex data into compelling, easy-to-understand infographics. It will cover a visual data storytelling process that involves three key steps: exploring the data to find meaningful insights, crafting those insights into a coherent narrative, and effectively communicating the narrative to the intended audience. By simplifying data through visual storytelling, the goal is to make oral health data more accessible, engaging, and actionable.
We will also discuss how this approach can help advance oral health initiatives within health improvement plans and increase the utilization of surveillance data by public health professionals, hospital systems, and oral health advocates. Attendees will gain insights into how infographics can transform otherwise dry data into powerful tools that drive community engagement and inform policy decisions.
