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Clear communication is important. During #HealthLiteracyMonth, explore helpful online resources for using plain language in public health communication: tinyurl.com/59dv5bwx

Join us on October 25 for a webinar featuring well-known pharmacist, #dental educator, and author Tom Viola, RPh, CCP, who will address how to identify signs of opioid misuse in patients and outline essential precautions for dental settings. ow.ly/MWam50PUA33

AIDPH assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of oral health professionals regarding LGBTQIA+ oral health. See their findings and guidance for improving person-focused care at bit.ly/lgbtqia-workfo…

Dental providers can take various steps to ensure more LGBTQIA+ people receive the care they need. One step is systemic change, such as modifying dental clinic policies. More info at tinyurl.com/5n7fmm62 #LGBTQoralhealth

It’s #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, an Oct 19 webinar (7p ET) will help dental teams recognize signs of violence and talk sensitively with patients. CERP credit available. Register at tinyurl.com/53m7zfs4

@prof_rkc I wish all reviewers held themselves to the high standards that you do.

Why? Because it looks the average time has not changed. What is the reality? C) I have to work more on giving feedback to authors, to keep a high standard. D) EiCs have worked much harder, as submissions increased from 300 to 900. 4/4

MY EXPERIENCE: No matter how well described on the label, you won't know how a cake tastes before trying it. I've worked at @CommDentOralEpi for 9 years with outstanding Editors @sarahRbakerDPH @DrMuzz57 I've made 400 decisions (238 manuscripts). It takes usually 3 rounds. 1/4

School-based dental programs are critical for keeping children’s teeth healthy. Most of these programs apply dental sealants, which protect the most cavity-prone teeth.

If you’re out for the season after making a number of well publicized and questionable choices about your own health, seems prudent not to criticize another player who is faring quite well with his health choices (including being vaccinated), no? 🤔

@OralHealth_KS Congratulations! State coalitions like yours play such a critical role in advancing solid policies to improve oral health. 👏👏

Celebrating 20 Years! Oral Health Kansas helped establish the Bureau of Oral Health at the KDHE. The first state Dental Director was hired. #dental #oralhealth #oralhealthks #kansas #dentalcare #20years #celebrating20 #OralHealthKS20

#NationalBrushDay is Nov 1, a reminder to brush those pearly whites! This year, we want you to share your favorite toothbrushing song 🎤 by tagging #NBDToothTunes 🎵 on November 1st! Listen to the National Brush Day playlist here: spoti.fi/3r5F5Cr #2min2x #healthymouths

It’s #NationalDentalHygieneMonth! We salute dental hygienists and the critical roles they play to promote good oral health.

Beyond the ways in which tooth decay disrupts a person’s life, having unhealthy or missing teeth can victimize them through judgment and stigma.

Our leaders and members are committed to raising parents’ awareness of oral health. #ForKidsHealth

October is right around the corner and so is #NationalBrushDay! So don't forget to download the FREE 2023 marketing materials to help spread the word and “Share Your Favorite Toothbrushing Song”! bit.ly/3LuzYCx #NBDToothTunes

Public schools are an ideal place for reaching children and teens who are at higher risk of tooth decay. This resource document by @ohrc_gu offers guidance on strategies: tinyurl.com/5d8nhx96

Learn how to use data for integrated, value-based care and to improve #healthequity for US #veterans. Free CE credits are available for this 9/28 webinar (12n ET). Register at tinyurl.com/35fehymn

#FactFriday: The risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) is significantly higher in adults who have lost teeth and in people with gum disease. Learn more about #oralhealth's connection to overall health during #NationalGumCareMonth. ow.ly/x27Y50PIiW8

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral. In both water and toothpaste, it provides big benefits by protecting teeth from decay.

A new white paper examines the unmet oral health needs of Hispanic Americans. Read and share it to raise awareness during #HispanicHeritageMonth: tinyurl.com/ukhm2dtc