Schedule
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026
- Registration and Lunch: 12:30-1 p.m.
- Program: 1-5 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026
- Registration and Breakfast: 7:45-8:30 a.m.
- Program: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Target Audience
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Auxiliary Staff, Public Health Professionals and Educators
Program Topics
- Community Water Fluoridation
- Tobacco Prevention
- Silver Diamine Fluoride
- Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Mother/Baby: Birth Defects
- Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Description
Escape to the mountains for a dynamic conference focused on advancing community oral health. Engage in timely discussions on community water fluoridation, tobacco prevention and cessation, and the use of silver diamine fluoride in minimally invasive care.
Learn best practices for providing inclusive dental care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), alongside insights from a teratogen specialist on prenatal exposures and oral health. Explore the role of orofacial myofunctional therapy within interdisciplinary care while connecting with peers in an inspiring natural environment.
All oral health and public health professionals are welcome!
Registration Fee
- Division of Public Health, Oral Health Section Staff and Government Employees - $125
- Non-Government Employees - $200
- Students (current and recent graduates) - $50
- Vouchers will be accepted.
- Fee will include online handouts, lunch on Wednesday, breakfast and lunch on Thursday, online certificate of completion.
Hotel Arrangements
Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Village
117 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC, Phone: 828-277-1800
Room rate: $148/night
Room block for Aug. 4-6, 2026
Book your room by July 6, 2026 - Division of Public Health, Oral Health Section 2026 Conference