Supporting Oral Health Providers

A partner in education and service

The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine brings together experts in patient care, dental and oral health education, public health, health services, research, innovation, translational sciences and clinical sciences.

In addition to educating the next generation of dental and oral health providers, the college makes a direct impact on the state’s current oral health workforce and current population health.

Continuing education offerings for the state’s current workforce

The college collaborates with state health agencies, providers, industry leaders, community-based coalitions and advocacy groups, philanthropic and federal providers. Here are a few highlighted programs.

• Rural Oral Health Advancement and Delivery through Interprofessionalism (ROADTRIP)
• Rural Health Improvement for Pediatric Treatment in Dental Essential Services (RHIP-TIDES)
• Safety Net Dental Certificate Program
• The Carlos F. Salinas Dental Program for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Individuals with Special Health Care Needs

Improving oral health for underserved populations

Since its inception at MUSC in 2014, the college’s Division of Population Oral Health has been awarded over $7 million for strengthening the oral health safety net, advancing evidence-based public policy and interprofessional training, research, and service from federal, philanthropic, and corporate partners. Funding supports a project portfolio that addresses rural oral health disparities.

To learn more about the impact of the Division of Population Oral Health, click here.