In 2016, opioids killed more than 42,000 people in the U.S., and 40% of those deaths involved a prescription pain reliever. Opioids aren’t only an issue for dentistry, they are a national epidemic. To help students effectively discuss and combat the crisis, this webinar will provide up-to-date opioid information and examine how experts from different fields are working together against opioids. 

Does the thought of doing advocacy overwhelm you? ASDA is here to help. This webinar will allow you to cut through the political noise, enable you to understand the issues that are important to dental students and empower you to take the simple steps needed to advocate for yourself and your future dental student colleagues.

Attending ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day? Heading to the state capitol for the first time? Register to attend the 2017-18 Council on Advocacy’s Make Lobby(ing) your Hobby webinar. 

You’ll receive key insights to help you prepare for your meeting with your elected official, gain effective strategies for how to approach the face-to-face meeting and learn the best way to ensure a productive relationship with your elected official after the meeting. Register today!

"I HATE going to the dentist." 
“It always HURTS." 
"I'd RATHER have a baby than go to the dentist!" 
“It’s always so EXPENSIVE."

These are all frequent and commonly heard phrases from patients, but why and how do we respond as professionals? 

As oral health care providers, we should be committed to providing services that go beyond the technical skills acquired in professional school. Investing in heightening the dental IQ of the general public will prove to be mutually beneficial to the patient, as well as the professional. 

The focus of this presentation will be to provide participants with the skill set to develop an awareness of the value of investing in community outreach programs, the methodology necessary and the projected mutually beneficial outcomes. 

(60 minutes)