The Colorado School of Public Health, where I am currently an Associate Clinical Professor, and Kauffman & Associates, Inc and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation recently hosted a one of a kind meeting of Native American tribal leaders to discuss solutions to improve the oral health of American Indians and Alaska Natives. The event was called […]
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Native American Leaders Address Dental Disease
September 1, 2013
Visiting Alaska Dental Health Therapist Program
August 27, 2013
To continue my support of the expansion of dental therapist training programs, I led a trip in the first week of August to Alaska. The purpose of the trip was for a group of dentists from the lower 48 states and other dignitaries to tour a successful Dental Health Therapist training program. The trip was […]
Read MoreFive Reasons You Should Floss
August 26, 2013
When your dental hygienist or dentists casually asks, “you are flossing daily aren’t you?” if you are like most Americans, you cringe inside. We all know we are supposed to be flossing. However, according to some recently released data, 50.5% of Americans floss daily and 18.5% never floss. Five Reasons You Should Floss, Flossing: 1. Cleans […]
Read MoreDoes a Root Canal Hurt?
August 20, 2013
There is no hurt like a root canal hurt. At least that’s what most people think. In fact, they have a terrible reputation. “I’d rather have a root canal” is what you say when something you have to do is so bad that you would rather endure the torture of a root canal. The reality is […]
Read MoreDr. Batliner Presented at Society American Indian Dentists Annual Conference
June 20, 2013
I was very pleased to be invited to present my recent research at the Society of American Indian Dentists (SAID) 24th Annual Conference in Tulalip, Washington. My presentation, entitled “Native Oral Health Problems and Solutions” addressed the status of oral health in Native communities. I discussed the unique concerns of American Indian Communities. The most […]
Read MoreDr. Batliner Interviewed on Native American Radio Show
June 1, 2012
I was recently interviewed on the radio show Native America Calling, which is a Native American radio show, about a topic that I care deeply about, which is the unmet dental treatment needs in Native American and rural Alaskan communities. I am a faculty member in the Centers for American Indian Alaska Native Health (CNOHR), part of the […]
Read MoreEarth Day 5k
February 3, 2012
The Sage Dental Care team sponsored the Earth Day 5k in Boulder on Sunday April 22nd. It was a great day – perfect for running – sunny and low 60s. Dr. Graf dazzled the crowd with her enthusiastic effort coupled with endless energy to wave at her fans when they cheered her on. Payton Batliner, […]
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