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Improving total health through oral health
Because oral health is essential to overall health — and every person, in every community, deserves to achieve it. AAPHD unites and empowers the professionals making that future real.
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Programs & announcements
Recent highlights from across the AAPHD community.
September 2026 · Webinar Recording
Member benefit
Public Health Dentistry in the United States: Key Issues and Emerging Trends
Part of the 2026 AAPHD Educational Series.
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Standing Committee
AAPHD Announces Launch of DPH Reference Materials Committee
The committee launches in 2026; its first DPH competency reference lists are expected at NOHC 2027.
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Save the date
National Oral Health Conference 2027
April 12–14, 2027. Co-sponsored by AAPHD and the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors. Program and registration are on the official NOHC website.
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What we do
Education, research, policy, practice, advocacy
AAPHD unites and empowers dental public health professionals and partners through five mutually reinforcing channels.
Education
Webinars, NOHC, and the Student Symposium deliver continuing education across career stages.
Programs & resources Council on Educational AffairsResearch
The Journal of Public Health Dentistry publishes peer-reviewed research that shapes prevention and policy.
Policies & publications Council on Scientific InformationPolicy & Advocacy
Translating evidence into action — policy statements, briefs, and an Advocacy Toolkit.
Council on Policy & AdvocacyPractice
Building the population oral health workforce — pathways, training, and standards.
DPH Residencies Council on Practice & Workforce
By the numbers
A movement built by members
As of September 2026 — and growing.
694
Members nationwide
10
Webinars in 2026
8
Institutional members
89
Years strong (1937–2026)