Strengthening the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's Public Policy Advocate Network: Identifying Advocacy Efforts and Recommendations.

Autor:	Curtis BD; Pediatric dentist in private practice in Dallas, Texas, USA., Orynich CA; Adjunct faculty, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas; and a pediatric dentist in private practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA;, Email: ashleyorynich@gmail.com., Casamassimo PS; Professor emeritus, The Ohio State University/Nationwide Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio, USA., Seale NS; Clinical professor, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, Md., USA., Reggiardo P; Chair, Council on Dental Benefits, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and a pediatric dentist in private practice in Huntington Beach, Calif., USA., Wright R; Director, Pediatric Oral Health Policy and Research Center, at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Chicago, Ill., USA., Litch CS; Chief operating officer and general counsel, at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Chicago, Ill., USA.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Pediatric dentistry [Pediatr Dent] 2017 Sep 15; Vol. 39 (5), pp. 353-357.
Abstrakt:	Purpose: The purposes of this study were to collect information on involvement, training, and barriers to participation in advocacy efforts for Public Policy Advocates (PPAs) of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and make recommendations to the AAPD. Methods: Preliminary data were collected from the PPAs during structured AAPD program meetings, conference calls, and individual interviews. Based on these data, a survey was created, piloted, and sent electronically to all PPAs. Data were analyzed and collated by frequencies. Results: Responses from 38 PPAs (100 percent) revealed they were involved with state legislatures and state chapters of the AAPD and American Dental Association. Eighty-two percent of the PPAs requested additional public policy training and clearer communication channels within the network. PPAs are funding their own advocacy efforts, and the time and resources spent away from patient care is a financial barrier. Conclusions: The Public Policy Advocate network holds a broad policy skill set and voluntarily commits time and resource to advocate for the support of the pediatric dental patient at state and federal government levels. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry can strengthen the PPA's self-directed leadership role at state and federal levels through formalized training, restructuring of the network, and increased resources.
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