NDA Statement on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The National Dental Association (NDA), founded in 1913, has served the marginalized and oppressed since its inception. As an organization comprised of a racial minority population within the dental profession who have frequently faced discrimination and bigotry, we stand in solidarity with all other populations that have historically suffered similar indignities and recognize that a broad diversity of experience, perspective and identity across race, gender, sexual orientation is essential to establishing an equitable healthcare system and a just society.
The NDA’s position on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) is aligned with its longstanding advocacy for the underserved and its continuing struggle for health equity. We promote justice in the dental profession, in healthcare generally and in the public square. The NDA encourages diversity by providing a safe and welcoming environment for our members, our staff, and our partners without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. The NDA advocates for the expansion of access to healthcare for all people. The NDA is a JEDI organization that continues to advance its historic mission to provide high quality oral healthcare to the communities we serve.
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University of Utah School of Dentistry Mobile Clinician
The University of Utah School of Dentistry (UUSOD) seeks a dentist with the skills and interest to serve and treat youth within Utah’s Juvenile Justice System. The UUSOD is committed to providing care to underserved populations across Utah and partners with the...
University of Utah School of Dentistry Prosthodontist
The University of Utah School of Dentistry (UUSOD) is seeking a dentist with an advanced background or specialty training in prosthodontics with the skills and interest to educate and train an exceptionally talented group of students in a university environment....
University of Utah School of Dentistry St. George Adjunct Clinical Instructor
The University of Utah School of Dentistry (UUSOD) St. George Dental Clinic is accepting applications for general dentists with the skills and interest to educate and train an exceptionally talented group of students in a university environment. Adjunct faculty are...
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Hartnett - OHNEP: The Nursing Voice for Interprofessional Oral Health Education Practice Dillenberg - Equity Without Proximity Angelone - Dental Therapy-Expanding Access to Dental Care through Workforce Innovations Williams - Inter-professional Patient Care-The Rx...
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NDA Recognizes Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April is Oral Cancer Awareness month and it sheds light on this devastating disease that impacts roughly 430,000 people annually.1 In addition, we must also acknowledge that adverse oral cancer outcomes are not evenly distributed. For instance, non-Hispanic Black men...