What: The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will host an in-person media availability with dental providers to discuss the impact of House Bill 81 Fluoride Amendments and share ways Utahns may access fluoride and best care for their teeth.
Who: Speakers available for one-on-one interviews include:
- Tracy Gruber, DHHS Executive Director
- Dr. Stacey Bank, DHHS Executive Medical Director
- Dr. Stacey Swilling, DHHS State Dental Director
- Dr. James Bekker, University of Utah School of Dentistry, Associate Dean of Professional, Community, and Strategic Relations
- Lorna Koci, Utah Oral Health Coalition and Davis Donated Dental
- Dr. Rodney Thornell, Utah Dental Association
- Mark Steinagel, Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) Director
- Dr. Ryan Moffat, Roseman University College of Dental Medicine, Director of Public Health Sciences
- Dr. Jennifer Brinton, general pediatrician and hospitalist, Utah Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Ron Lund, Salt Lake County Health Department Environmental Health Director
- Brian Hatch, Davis County Health Department Director of Health
- Dr. Nathan Lunstad, Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Drinking Water
When: Friday, May 2, 2025
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon Building
288 N 1460 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Room 125
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