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Apple Tree Cited at National Oral Health Conference
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A National Call to Action to Promote Oral Health was released by Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona on April 29,
during the 2003 National Oral Health Conference held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
At this conference, Apple Tree Dental was highlighted by Dr. Carmona as an example of an organization that is
successfully carrying out the steps outlined in the Call To Action.
The Call to Action invites groups to expand plans, activities, and programs designed to promote oral health and
prevent disease for all. In addition, special efforts should be made to reduce the health disparities that affect
members of certain racial and ethnic groups and people who are poor, geographically isolated, or vulnerable because of
special oral health care needs.
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The 2003 National Oral Health Conference
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The Call to Action specifies the following five specific actions, strategy:
Action 1. Change perceptions of oral health.
Action 2. Overcome barriers by replicating effective programs and proven efforts.
Action 3. Build the science base and accelerate science transfer.
Action 4. Increase oral health workforce diversity, capacity, and flexibility.
Action 5. Increase collaborations. |
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