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ADA Volunteer Symposium: Increase
in Oral Health Gains by Volunteering
Habib Benzian, DDS, MSc
Christopher Holmgren, BDS, PhD
Sally Hewett, DDS
Course Code: 3114
Tue., Oct. 16 5–10:00pm
Continues
Wed., Oct. 17 8:00am–5:00pm
CE Hours: 12.0
By 9/21: $200 Dentist/$200 Staff
After 9/21: $250 Dentist/$250 Staff
Focusing on gains in oral health through
volunteering, this course includes an overview
of global oral health concerns, sustainable
development projects, the importance of crosscultural
communication, and the implementation
of primary health care programs using health
promotion methods.
After this course, you will be able to:
1. Understand the importance of sustainability in
volunteer programs
2. Gain awareness of diverse and specific global
oral health concerns
3. Understand the principles of