2011
Resolution Number: 305RC-2011 Defining Dental Access
2008
Resolution Number: 300-2008 Program Outlines for National ASDA Service Events
2007
Resolution Number: 302RC-2007 Collaborative Outreach Efforts with SNDA Oral Cancer Walk
Resolution Number: 305RC-2011
Title: Defining Dental Access
| Sponsors: |
Adam Swingdorf (Minnesota), First Delegate |
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Aaron Bumann (Minnesota), Second Delegate |
Financial Impact: None
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that ASDA, in recognition of the existence of multiple barriers to care, utilize the phrase “barriers to care” when applicable rather than “access to care” in all ASDA communications; and be it further
Resolved, that whenever possible, ASDA further identifies which “barrier to care” is being addressed (e.g. financial, geographic, governmental policy, personal, etc.).
Action: The Chair moves the substitution of 305RC-2011 for 305-2011, with a recommendation to adopt 305RC-2011 with a yes vote.
House Action: Adopted by the House
Resolution Number: 300-2008
Title: Program outlines for national ASDA service events
Financial Impact: None
Reference Committee Assignment: Governance and Professional Issues
| Sponsors: |
Name |
Chapter |
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Maureen Wood |
Connecticut |
Reference Committee Comments:
Board of Trustees Comments: Board recommends a yes vote
Supports Strategic Plan Goals: #3—Advocacy for patients, #10—Community service
Therefore be it
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that a task force of 5 members, with at least two from the Council on Professional Issues, be appointed to draw up a basic program for each ASDA national service event, including but not limited to Give Kids a Smile, Crest Healthy Smiles, Accessing Aging America, and Dental Discovery Day, and be it further
Resolved, that these project designs be made available to all ASDA chapters, to be implemented and amended as appropriate.
Action: Placed on the Consent Calendar
House Action:Adopted by the House on the Consent Calendar
Resolution Number: 302RC-2007
Title: Collaborative Outreach Efforts with the SNDA Oral Cancer Walk
Addresses Strategic Plan Goal: #12 Advocacy for Patients
Financial Impact: None
Reference Committee Assignment: Governance and Professional Issues
Sponsors: Marcus Johnson, NYU, Dr. Brooke Loftis, ASDA President, Dr. Rich Bauer, ASDA Vice President, and Marvin Baptiste, SNDA President
Board of Trustees Comments:
Reference Committee Comments: Committee recommends a yes vote 302RC
Background: Oral cancer is attributed to over 8,000 deaths per year. This devastating disease affects all populations; however oral cancer occurs twice as often within the African-American community when compared to other populations. Over the past two years, the Student National Dental Association hosted an Oral Cancer Walk in an attempt to increase awareness about oral cancer, raise funds benefiting the disease, and outreach within the community. ASDA recognizes the importance for this initiative and would like to further collaborate and support the effort in dental schools across the nation. Each SNDA chapter is responsible for developing and promoting the program within their respective communities. NYU College of Dentistry, founding school of the first SNDA Oral Cancer Walk under the leadership of Dr. Khadine Alston ‘06 collaborated with other student organizations including ASDA to improve the program’s success within the Harlem community. This resolution aims to increase the awareness of the program among ASDA chapters and encourage collaboration with the SNDA on a local level to assist in achieving a successful outreach program that focuses on educating communities about oral cancer nationwide.
Therefore be it
RESOLUTION
Resolved, that the American Student Dental Association encourage local chapters to collaborate with local SNDA chapters if present to promote and raise awareness of oral cancer and develop an Oral Cancer Walk within their respective community, more specifically any community disproportionately affected by this disease and be it further
Resolved, that ASDA assist the SNDA in identifying schools that have the potential to develop an Oral Cancer Walk within their communities and be it further
Resolved, that this resolution be assigned to the Council on Professional Issues to identify chapters interested in this program.
Action: The Chairman moves the substitution of 302RC-2007 for 302-2007.
House Action: The resolution was adopted by the House of Delegates.