In this episode of "This is Rural Health," we continue our special series featuring excerpts from the 2023 California State Rural Health Association (CSRHA) annual conference.

The episode features Dr. Kristin Hoeft, Director of the California Oral Health Technical Assistance Center, who shares insights into oral health challenges for rural communities. She also shares California's strategic plans for improvement and the crucial role of primary care and emergency departments in addressing oral health issues. Dr. Hoeft discusses the importance of oral health, challenges in rural areas, and initiatives to improve access to dental care, including virtual dental homes, mobile vans, and collaboration with dental schools.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Oral Health Challenges and Strategic Plans in California
• Addressing Oral Health Literacy and Prevention
• Emergency Dental Care and Rural Health Solutions
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• Concluding Thoughts on Oral Health Integration

The CSRHA has been a go-to resource for rural healthcare and community leaders since 1995. The CSRHA brings an accumulation of actionable insights to the next generation of rural healthcare leaders. 

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