Building student involvement, fostering civic engagement and enhancing community service to advance public health. 

Last week, Jordan Shapiro (D17) and Mandy Alamwala (D16), on behalf of Tufts ASDA, and Kathy Dolan welcomed the BOHMAC (Better Oral Health Massachusetts Coalition) for a Community Water Fluoridation Training Program.

The speakers at the event included expert trainers:

  • Matt Jacobs, Children’s Dental Health Project, Washington DC
  • Peter Mitchell, Salter Mitchell, Alexandria, VA
  • Jodie Silverman, Health Resources in Action, Boston, MA
  • Dr. John Fisher, Mass Dental Society, Salem, MA

Attendees learnt how to sort through the claims and counter-claims around community water fluoridation; how to communicate science and community objectives in today’s media environment; and how to locate and utilize credible resources to explain what the evidence shows about community water fluoridation.

Check out some pictures from the event below.

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