The Center for Oral Health (COH) is pleased to announce that the 2025 Symposium, “ Oral Health and Quality of Life in Older Adults: Advancing Access to Care through Multidisciplinary Collaboration ,” will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento.
The full-day event will culminate with a 40th Anniversary Gala to honor the Center’s four decades of innovation, research, and advocacy in oral health.
As California’s aging population continues to grow, the symposium is timely and will bring together more than 200 health professionals, policymakers, researchers, and advocates from across the state and the nation.
Attendees will explore key issues in older adults’ oral health, engage in solution-oriented breakout sessions, and review key findings from the California Commission on Oral Health’s (COH) second statewide oral health needs assessment. Session topics include mobile dentistry, dental school-community collaboration, care for homeless older adults, and more.
Speakers include:
Dr. Shakalpi Pendurkar, DDS, MPH, California Dental Director
Dr. Richard J. Rosato, DDS, President-Elect of the American Dental Association
Mary Foley, R.D., MPH, Executive Director of Medicaid | Medicare | CHIP Services Dental Association
Dr. Paul Glassman, DDS, Associate Dean for Research and Community Engagement, California North State University
Robert Milam, MPH, Manager of Research and Evaluation, Center for Oral Health
Leaders from LifeLong Medical Care, the California Dental Association, Dientes Community Dental Care and UCLA
“We are excited to celebrate our 40th anniversary of advancing oral health equity,” said Tiffany Turner, CEO of Center for Oral Health. “This symposium reflects our unwavering commitment to ensuring every senior has access to the care and dignity they deserve.”
The evening will feature live music, a silent auction and a casino-themed fundraiser. The evening will also feature awards recognizing outstanding leaders and partners who have made lasting contributions to oral health access and innovation.
Registration is now open for healthcare professionals, advocates, students, and community members. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for high-visibility sessions with leaders in oral health and aging services.
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