Noncommunicable diseases
10/25/2018

Register for the ¾ÛÐÇÌåÓý-NCD Alliance webinar on collaborating for better health outcomes

The  and ¾ÛÐÇÌåÓý are co-hosting a webinar on Tuesday, 27 November from 10:00-11:30 am (Central European Time). Registration is free and open to all.

It is widely acknowledged that oral diseases and other NCDs are closely linked and share modifiable common risk factors, including unhealthy diets high in sugar, tobacco use and alcohol consumptionThe webinar, , will focus on how the oral health and broader noncommunicable disease (NCD) community can accomplish their common goals by working together.

Specifically, it will outline the status and priorities of the global health agenda, as well as opportunities for action. Featuring two case studies from an ¾ÛÐÇÌåÓý National Dental Association and NCD Alliance Coalition, the webinar will offer insights and tangible examples of integrating oral health into the NCD response.

A Q&A session will conclude the webinar, offering registrants the chance to engage directly with the speakers.

Please note that the webinar will also be recorded and posted online for future reference.


Speakers

Leveraging the NCD policy agenda for oral health to achieve an integrated response

Katie Dain, NCD Alliance CEO

 

Learning from the field

The case of New Zealand: Action on sugary drinks

Donna Kennedy, sugary drinks spokesperson for the New Zealand Dental Association

 

Learning from the field

The case of...

Speaker to be confirmed

 

Accelerating action on oral health and NCDs: Opportunities for action

Charanjit (Chaz) Jagait, ¾ÛÐÇÌåÓý Communications & Advocacy Director


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