Oral Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health Research Guide
Welcome to the Oral Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health research guide!
This guide:
- Provides resources for oral health equity, social determinants of health (SDOH), and health disparities in dental education and practice.
- Supports dental faculty in integrating issues related to oral health equity and social determinants of health into their courses.
Social Determinants in Oral Health and Dentistry
- A Broader Perspective on Health: Understanding Social Determinants of HealthAn blog post from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC website on social determinants of health in community oral health and dentistry by Dr. Mina Habibian.
ADA Health Equity Toolkit and Action Plan 2022-2025
The American Dental Association defines Health Equity as optimal health for all people, and strives to address the inequities that exist in oral health care through member education, public awareness, legislative awareness, and organizational engagement.
Overall Goal of Oral Health Equity = Reduction of Oral Health Disparities
Action Plan:
- Improve Data Collection and Research
- Advocate to positively impact Social Determinants of Health
- Reinforce the important role of oral health within overall health
- Support Cultural Competency and Diversity in Dentistry
- Support Equitable Access to Care Programs
- ADA Health Equity ResourcesThis webpage includes links to the ADA Health Equity Toolkit and Action Plan 2022-2025 and other oral health equity resources for health literacy, practice support, dental team support.
- ADA Health Equity Toolkit and Action Plan 2022-2025Source for the image and quotes above.