Theme
"Creating Pathways in Dental Public Health While Making a Difference"
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2026 Student Symposium
Boston University · October 17, 2026. A one-day symposium for dental, hygiene, therapy, and predent students — featuring research presentations, career panels, and networking. Open to AAPHD student members.
2025 — Inaugural Symposium
Looking back: October 18, 2025
The inaugural DPH Student Symposium was held at Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine (WesternU CDM) in Pomona, California — 84 attendees from three states and five universities.
Format
Two panel discussions · Two targeted presentations · One keynote address.
Sponsors
AAPHD Foundation · California Dental Association Foundation.
Keynote
Dr. Brian Novy, with panelists from UCLA, UNLV, and California / Nevada community health centers.