Policy Priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session

Community Conversations: Disconnect Impact Story

Join us on February 7, 12:00-12:45 PM for a Community Conversations lunch and learn webinar to discuss the new Disconnect Impact Story. We’ll talk about the findings on barriers to care and how to implement the recommendations to address them.

There will also be time for open discussion to share any updates, opportunities, events, etc. from your work, so get ready to chat with colleagues from across Virginia! 

Data Bytes: Income Gap for Dentists in the US

Researchers of a recent study in the Journal of the American Dental Association analyzed the incomes of over 143,000 dentists to understand the income gap between men and women in dentistry. The reasons why the gap exists are still unclear.

The conclusions highlighted several disparities, including:

• Men made 22% more than women
• Black dentists earned 24% less, and other race non-Hispanic dentists earned 17% less than non-Hispanic White dentists
• Dentists with three or more children earned 19% more than dentists without children

Household, personal, and employment characteristics only explain a portion (27%) of this gap. The fact that the dental workforce is diversifying is promising; however, more work must be done to address the sex and racial disparities in income.

For information about the dentistry and dental hygienist workforce in Virginia, visit the Virginia Department of Health Professions Healthcare Workforce Data Center.

The Catalyst Team is Growing!

There are two open positions to join the Catalyst team. Learn more about each below, and share with your networks!

Senior Grants Manager

This position will be responsible for the successful administration and implementation of Catalyst’s diverse grant portfolio and leads the entire grant/contract cycle from application to closing. This is a full-time, grant-funded position.

Program Manager

The Clinical and Community Care Program Manager will support collaborative, health-saving initiatives focused on equity, policy change, public health, community and clinical care, and public awareness. This is a full-time, grant-funded position.

Resources for National Children's Dental Health Month

Save the Date: Summit 2023 is on October 6!

Mark your calendars! The 2023 Catalyst Annual Summit will be on Friday, October 6 at the Westin Richmond. You won’t want to miss it!

The Catalyst Annual Summit is an event for sharing ideas, making connections, and learning from our communities to improve the oral and overall health of all Virginians. Read more about the Summit here.

Individualized Dental Care Trainings

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