![[picture of Burton Edelstein, D.D.S.]](http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/news/pics/edelstein_burton_90.jpg) Burton Edelstein, D.D.S.,
While dental and oral health in America''s young people has steadily improved over the past few decades, a “silent epidemic” of oral and dental disease is growing among the nation''s poorest and most vulnerable young people, posing a serious threat to their overall well-being and to public health in general. Dr. Burton L. Edelstein, D.D.S., M.P.H., director of the Division of Community Health and Chair of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Columbia University''s College of Dental Medicine, can discuss the specific issues involved, talk about the epidemic''s many ramifications, and explore potential solutions to the problem, including federal and state health policy approaches. Dr. Edelstein is founding director of the Children''s Dental Health Project, a Washington D.C.-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving the oral health and dental care of vulnerable populations, particularly children. He has also served as health aide to the U.S. Senate Leader, chaired the U.S. Surgeon General''s Workshop on Children and Oral Health, authored the pediatric section of the U.S. Surgeon General''s Report on "Oral Health in America,” and in recent years testified before Congress about children''s oral health issues. For press inquiries, please contact Elizabeth Streich (eas2125@columbia.edu or 212-305-6535) or Alex Lyda(mal2133@columbia.edu or 212-305-0820).
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