Oral health is closely connected to overall health and well-being, yet many rural communities continue to face significant barriers to accessing dental care. This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the current oral health landscape in rural Missouri, including workforce shortages, disease burden, and patterns of oral health care utilization.
Participants will gain insight into the unique challenges affecting rural populations and learn about current initiatives and innovative strategies being implemented by the Missouri Office of Dental Health to improve access to care across the state. The session is designed to increase understanding of oral health as a critical component of whole-person health and highlight ongoing efforts to strengthen oral health outcomes in rural Missouri.
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MRHA Webinar: Rural Missouri's Oral Health Landscape
Thursday, September 17th at 12:00 PM
Zoom
Target Audience
Healthcare professionals, community members, elected officials, and individuals interested in learning more about oral health challenges and opportunities in rural Missouri.
Hosted by the Missouri Rural Health Association and presented by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Office of Dental Health, this session is part of the Missouri Rural Health Association’s Lunch and Learn Webinar Series and is FREE OF CHARGE and open to the public. If you'd like to learn more about supporting our ongoing education efforts click here.