234167 Implications of healthcare reform for oral health programs and dental education

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 : 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Jack Bresch, MALS , Center for Public Policy and Advocacy, American Dental Education Association, Washington, DC, DC
     
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. The law is bringing much needed reforms to the health care system, with substantial enhancements of the public health system, in general, and specifically for public oral health programs. The provisions impacting oral health are broad and could be a major step forward in public health efforts to improve the Nation's oral health. From near universal dental insurance for children to strengthened prevention efforts, the major changes will result in an oral health care system that is more fair and just. The presenter will review some of the major provisions affecting oral health, the status of the appropriations process, and the potential impact on dental education and workforce.

Learning Areas:
Public health or related laws, regulations, standards, or guidelines
Public health or related public policy

Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the oral health provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Describe the challenges for ensuring appropriations for new or expanded programs. 2. Describe the potential impact of the oral health provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on dental education 3. Describe the potential impact of the oral health provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on workforce.

Keywords: Health Care Reform, Oral Health

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: As the Associate Executive Director, Center for Public Policy and Advocacy, at the American Dental Education Association, I have monitored the language and programs affecting oral health in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, especially in regards to dental education and workforce.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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