AADOCR Delta Dental Institute Oral Health Equity Research Award

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) and the Delta Dental Institute (DDI) “Oral Health Equity Research Award” supports research that advances recommendations for greater oral health equity in populations that lack access to dental care and improves oral health literacy for underserved populations. 

Two awards will be conferred: one in each research area in the amount $25,000. 

Submissions must represent original research that addresses Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and oral health disparities and promote oral health equity in the areas of Access to Care and Oral Health Literacy. Populations of interest include underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities, age groups and hard to reach populations, including adolescents, tribal and rural communities.