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William D. Bailey, DDS, MPH |
The University of Colorado has announced the appointment of
William D. Bailey, DDS, MPH to serve as the school’s first endowed chair in prevention
of early childhood caries. Dr. Bailey currently serves as the Chief Dental
Officer for the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and has also
recently served as the acting Director of the Division of Oral Health within
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The appointment of Dr. Bailey will enhance the university’s
efforts to reduce the incidence of tooth decay, which is the most prevalent
chronic disease in children. Dr. Bailey points out that “caries is a disease of
health inequity. As dental professionals, we can work with other health
professionals and community leaders to decrease disparities in oral health.” In
order to achieve his vision of eradicating childhood tooth decay, Dr. Bailey
will be charged with developing and implementing a combined DDS/MPH degree to
better train dentists in public health issues and advocacy.
To learn more about Dr. Bailey's new role in promoting the oral health of Coloradans, read the full article.
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