The session will discuss the role of oral health professionals as the primary interlocutors on oral health issues, especially at national and global policy-making platforms. It will explore opportunities for oral health professionals to lead oral health diplomacy and to share the urgency and value of specific training in diplomatic engagement and discourse. The main goal is to have oral health professionals speak for oral health effectively. 

Learning Objectives

• Define Oral Health Diplomacy in the current global health context
• Discuss key platforms (national and global) where oral health should be a key agenda item.
• Describe gaps in capacity for Oral Health Diplomacy.