Dental Health in New York State Children: A Way to Keep Kids Smiling
Presenters:
Jayanth Kumar, DDS, MPH, Director, Bureau of Dental Health, New York State Department of Health Associate Professor, School of Public Health, University at Albany
Bridget Walsh, Senior Policy Associate, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy
At the conclusion of the presentation, the participants will be able to:
Describe the burden of dental disease in New York State children.
Explain the goals, objectives and performance measures for achieving improvements in oral health.
Discuss community and individual level interventions and public health initiatives for preventing and controlling tooth decay in children.