The DPOH

WHAT IS THE DPOH?

Division of Population Oral Health

The Division of Population Oral Health (DPOH) is part of the Department of Biomedical & Community Health Sciences in the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine at MUSC. There is a combined experience of public health, health services, translational, and clinical scientists dedicated to improving oral health for underserved populations through its four responsibilities.

Since its inception at MUSC in 2014, the DPOH 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. DPOH leadership has been working to address rural oral health equity since 2006. Here is a summary of the community impact by congressional district.

3 PILLARS OF ADVANCING POPULATION ORAL HEALTH

  • RESEARCH: Conduct health services and population-health research. Assist with translation of clinical oral health research for safety net practice
  • EDUCATION: Enhance public health learning experiences for dental students
  • WORKFORCE: Develop service and outreach programs that improve access to care for vulnerable South Carolinians

Advancing Population Oral Health through Research

The Division of Population Oral Health focuses research and teachings on strengthening the dental safety net in the state of South Carolina. 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.

Advancing Population Oral Health through Education

Learn more about education initiatives.

Advancing the Oral Health Workforce

Learn more about workforce initiatives.

History & Impact

The DPOH, along with the South Carolina Rural Health Research Center at the University of South Carolina, have been working to address rural oral health equity since 2012. Here is a summary of the community impact by congressional district.

A timeline of the Division of Population Oral Health

 

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