2012 Oral Health Summit
"Beyond Teeth: The Integral Relationship between
Oral Health and Overall Health"

Friday, October 26, 2012
Richmond, VA

Oral health is fundamentally linked to overall health and well-being.

The 2012 Oral Health Summit will bring together dental professionals, healthcare providers and community leaders to explore this relationship and discuss ways to improve oral health access through interprofessional collaboration.

Click here to download the event brochure.

About the Summit...
Keynote speaker Dr. Marjorie Jeffcoat will present her research on the relationship between periodontal disease and chronic diseases, while other expert faculty will discuss integrating oral health care into medical practice, oral health literacy and health reform in Virginia.

This is a unique opportunity for dentists and primary care providers to network and expand cross-disciplinary referrals. Continuing education credit will be available for dentists, dental hygienists, physicians, physician assistants and nurses. Register today to reserve your spot!

Additional Educational Opportunities - Thursday, October 25 

"Filling the Gaps" - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Virginia Health Care Foundation, along with its partners, will convene a special preconference on Thursday, October 25 for individuals interested in bringing dental safety net services to their communities. Separate registration is required. Click here to register for the preconference.

"Teledentistry: It's All About Access" - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
VCU School of Dentistry has partnered with VaOHC to host a free, evening reception and plenary session on Thursday, October 25. The plenary will offer a live teledentistry demonstration and 1 CERP credit for dental professionals. Registration for the plenary is easy - simply check the appropriate box on the Oral Health Summit registration form. Click here to view the event flyer for more information.

The Virginia Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The Virginia Dental Association designates this activity for 5.25 continuing education credits.

This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between The Virginia Dental Association and the Virginia Oral Health Coalition.

Applications for continuing medical education credit for physicians and physician assistants and continuing education credit for nurses are pending approval.