Registration is open — join us Monday at 12:30 pm

About

Join Oregon Health Forum for a live conversation on what it will take to expand access to dental care across Oregon.

Oral health is essential health, yet for many Oregonians, dental care is out of reach. Workforce shortages, low provider participation in the Oregon Health Plan and reliance on emergency rooms for dental pain (not dental care) point to a system under severe strain. Fortunately, new models across the country are proving that better outcomes are possible. This Forum convenes policy leaders and changemakers to define the problem and explore solutions to expand access, buoy the workforce and reimagine how dental care is delivered — for all Oregonians.

Panelists

Representative Hai Pham - District 36​ - South Hillsboro & West Beaverton

Dr. Michael Shirtcliff, DMD - Member, Equity Dental, LLC

Lisa Bozzetti, DDS - Dental Director, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center (VGMHC)

Manu Chaudhry, MS, DDS
- President, Capitol Dental Care

Dr. Ahmed Farag - State Oral Health and Dental Director, Oregon Health Authority

Moderator

Dr. Rosemarie Hemmings - CEO and Owner, Black Therapist Company

Event Details

When: Monday, May 4, 2026

Where: Zoom

Virtual Doors Open: 12:25pm

Program: 12:30pm-2:00pm

Cost: $15 | Scholarships available — no one turned away for lack of funds

Annual Sponsors

Presenting Event Sponsors

Supporting Event Sponsors

All Smiles Community Oral Health

Oregon Dental Association