Two ways to shape the field
AAPHD runs on member energy. Serve on a council or committee, or start a student chapter at your institution — every contribution moves dental public health forward.
Serve on a council or committee
AAPHD's volunteer councils and standing committees do the substantive work of the organization — translating expertise into education, scientific resources, advocacy, and workforce-building.
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Councils
Four councils coordinated through the Joint Reference Committee: Educational Affairs, Practice & Workforce, Policy & Advocacy, Scientific Information.
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Standing Committees
Cross-cutting committees that support every council — including the new DPH Reference Materials Committee.
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Trainer & Speaker Network
A roster of AAPHD members available to speak, lead workshops, and train teams on dental public health topics.
Start something on your campus
AAPHD student chapters give predoctoral and graduate students a community, mentorship, and a track into the specialty.
Not sure where you fit?
Email the AAPHD office and we'll connect you with a council chair, committee staff lead, or student chapter advisor.