Joint Center Briefing on Improving Oral Health Care for African American Men 6/2/2004
Contact: Liselle Yorke of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, 202-789-6366 or lyorke@jointcenter.org, or Dana Lauren West, 202-331-4323 or dwest@vancomm.com News Advisory: WHAT: As the nation prepares to celebrate "Men's Health Week," The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies' Health Policy Institute is hosting a briefing on a problem that has been largely overlooked: the poor oral health of African American men. African American men suffer the highest incidence of oral cancer and are Also more likely to have untreated dental problems. As the Surgeon General's 2000 report on oral health indicates, oral diseases and disorders affect health and well-being throughout life. A new report, Visible Differences: Improving the Oral Health of African American Males, will be released at the briefing. It highlights this Health disparity and recommends several policy options for federal and State governments, dental schools, and private companies. WHO: -- Dr. Richard H. Carmona, U.S. Surgeon General -- Dr. Caswell Evans, director, National Oral Health Initiative -- Dr. Ronald E. Inge, associate executive director, Division of Dental Practice, American Dental Association -- Dr. Amid Ismail, professor and director, Detroit Center for Research on Oral Health Disparities, University of Michigan -- Shelly Gehshan, program director, National Conference of State Legislatures -- Eric Williams, Cleveland Cavaliers and founder, Believe in Me Foundation WHEN: Thursday, June 10, from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. WHERE: National Press Club (Holeman Lounge), 529 14th Street, Washington, D.C. The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, conducts research and analyses on public policy issues of concern to African Americans and other minorities, promotes their involvement in the governance process, and operates programs that create coalitions within minority, business, and other diverse communities. For more information, visit http://www.jointcenter.org. | |