Rural Oral Health Conference: Addressing the Unmet Need for Oral Healthcare

Registration is now open for the 2020 Rural Oral Health Conference, which will be held on Friday, November 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. Presented by Zufall Health and the New Jersey Department of Health with the support of partners throughout the state, the conference theme is “Addressing the Unmet Need for Oral Healthcare.” U.S. Assistant Surgeon General and Chief Dental Officer Dr. Tim Ricks, DMD, MPH, FICD, will deliver the keynote address before participants attend their choice of breakout sessions throughout the afternoon. Breakout sessions will focus on topics such as children with special health care needs, creating and maintaining healthy working environments, policy and possibilities in rural oral health, and more.

Continuing education credits are available for the conference and there is no cost to register for this virtual event. View the full agenda and register by clicking here.

The 2020 Rural Oral Health Conference is presented in honor of National Rural Health Day, as recognized by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health. Click here to learn more about National Rural Health Day. The conference is made possible with support from the American Academy of Pediatrics – New Jersey Chapter, Benco Dental, Delta Dental, the Dental Trade Alliance, Dentsply Sirona, Fulton Bank, GC America, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey and New Jersey Health Initiatives.