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Clear communication is important. During #HealthLiteracyMonth, explore helpful online resources for using plain language in public health communication: tinyurl.com/59dv5bwx

astddorg's tweet image. Clear communication is important. During #HealthLiteracyMonth, explore helpful online resources for using plain language in public health communication: tinyurl.com/59dv5bwx

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Join us on October 25 for a webinar featuring well-known pharmacist, #dental educator, and author Tom Viola, RPh, CCP, who will address how to identify signs of opioid misuse in patients and outline essential precautions for dental settings. ow.ly/MWam50PUA33

CareQuestInst's tweet image. Join us on October 25 for a webinar featuring well-known pharmacist, #dental educator, and author Tom Viola, RPh, CCP, who will address how to identify signs of opioid misuse in patients and outline essential precautions for dental settings. ow.ly/MWam50PUA33

AIDPH assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of oral health professionals regarding LGBTQIA+ oral health. See their findings and guidance for improving person-focused care at bit.ly/lgbtqia-workfo…

astddorg's tweet image. AIDPH assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of oral health professionals regarding LGBTQIA+ oral health. See their findings and guidance for improving person-focused care at bit.ly/lgbtqia-workfo…

Dental providers can take various steps to ensure more LGBTQIA+ people receive the care they need. One step is systemic change, such as modifying dental clinic policies. More info at tinyurl.com/5n7fmm62 #LGBTQoralhealth

astddorg's tweet image. Dental providers can take various steps to ensure more LGBTQIA+ people receive the care they need. One step is systemic change, such as modifying dental clinic policies. More info at tinyurl.com/5n7fmm62 #LGBTQoralhealth

It’s #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, an Oct 19 webinar (7p ET) will help dental teams recognize signs of violence and talk sensitively with patients. CERP credit available. Register at tinyurl.com/53m7zfs4

astddorg's tweet image. It’s #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, an Oct 19 webinar (7p ET) will help dental teams recognize signs of violence and talk sensitively with patients. CERP credit available. Register at tinyurl.com/53m7zfs4

School-based dental programs are critical for keeping children’s teeth healthy. Most of these programs apply dental sealants, which protect the most cavity-prone teeth.

astddorg's tweet image. School-based dental programs are critical for keeping children’s teeth healthy. Most of these programs apply dental sealants, which protect the most cavity-prone teeth.

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If you’re out for the season after making a number of well publicized and questionable choices about your own health, seems prudent not to criticize another player who is faring quite well with his health choices (including being vaccinated), no? 🤔

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#NationalBrushDay is Nov 1, a reminder to brush those pearly whites! This year, we want you to share your favorite toothbrushing song 🎤 by tagging #NBDToothTunes 🎵 on November 1st! Listen to the National Brush Day playlist here: spoti.fi/3r5F5Cr #2min2x #healthymouths

brush2min2x's tweet image. #NationalBrushDay is Nov 1, a reminder to brush those pearly whites! This year, we want you to share your favorite toothbrushing song 🎤 by tagging #NBDToothTunes 🎵 on November 1st! Listen to the National Brush Day playlist here: spoti.fi/3r5F5Cr #2min2x #healthymouths

It’s #NationalDentalHygieneMonth! We salute dental hygienists and the critical roles they play to promote good oral health.

astddorg's tweet image. It’s #NationalDentalHygieneMonth! We salute dental hygienists and the critical roles they play to promote good oral health.

Beyond the ways in which tooth decay disrupts a person’s life, having unhealthy or missing teeth can victimize them through judgment and stigma.

astddorg's tweet image. Beyond the ways in which tooth decay disrupts a person’s life, having unhealthy or missing teeth can victimize them through judgment and stigma.

Our leaders and members are committed to raising parents’ awareness of oral health. #ForKidsHealth

astddorg's tweet image. Our leaders and members are committed to raising parents’ awareness of oral health. #ForKidsHealth

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October is right around the corner and so is #NationalBrushDay! So don't forget to download the FREE 2023 marketing materials to help spread the word and “Share Your Favorite Toothbrushing Song”! bit.ly/3LuzYCx #NBDToothTunes

brush2min2x's tweet image. October is right around the corner and so is #NationalBrushDay! So don't forget to download the FREE 2023 marketing materials to help spread the word and “Share Your Favorite Toothbrushing Song”! bit.ly/3LuzYCx #NBDToothTunes

Public schools are an ideal place for reaching children and teens who are at higher risk of tooth decay. This resource document by @ohrc_gu offers guidance on strategies: tinyurl.com/5d8nhx96

astddorg's tweet image. Public schools are an ideal place for reaching children and teens who are at higher risk of tooth decay. This resource document by @ohrc_gu offers guidance on strategies: tinyurl.com/5d8nhx96

Learn how to use data for integrated, value-based care and to improve #healthequity for US #veterans. Free CE credits are available for this 9/28 webinar (12n ET). Register at tinyurl.com/35fehymn

astddorg's tweet image. Learn how to use data for integrated, value-based care and to improve #healthequity for US #veterans. Free CE credits are available for this 9/28 webinar (12n ET). Register at tinyurl.com/35fehymn

ASTDD reposted

#FactFriday: The risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) is significantly higher in adults who have lost teeth and in people with gum disease. Learn more about #oralhealth's connection to overall health during #NationalGumCareMonth. ow.ly/x27Y50PIiW8

CareQuestInst's tweet image. #FactFriday: The risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) is significantly higher in adults who have lost teeth and in people with gum disease. Learn more about #oralhealth's connection to overall health during #NationalGumCareMonth. ow.ly/x27Y50PIiW8

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral. In both water and toothpaste, it provides big benefits by protecting teeth from decay.

astddorg's tweet image. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral. In both water and toothpaste, it provides big benefits by protecting teeth from decay.

A new white paper examines the unmet oral health needs of Hispanic Americans. Read and share it to raise awareness during #HispanicHeritageMonthtinyurl.com/ukhm2dtc

astddorg's tweet image. A new white paper examines the unmet oral health needs of Hispanic Americans. Read and share it to raise awareness during #HispanicHeritageMonth: tinyurl.com/ukhm2dtc

It’s HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day. People with #HIV are at special risk of various oral health problems. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5n6up8hy #StopHIVTogether

astddorg's tweet image. It’s HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day. People with #HIV are at special risk of various oral health problems. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5n6up8hy #StopHIVTogether

ASTDD reposted

There's a NEW resource for caregivers of adults with disabilities. Access for All Smiles, developed by @mcmillenhealth, helps caregivers learn best practices for daily mouth care, behavior support techniques to make daily mouth care a success and more! pulse.ly/f83paq0oqa


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