1. The Gerontological Society of America is pleased to announce the reinvigoration of its Oral Health Interest Group

2. Why We Need the Oral Health Interest Group
There is a need for an organization where stakeholders in oral health for the aging can come together as equal partners to collaborate and address critical issues
Interdisciplinary education, practice, and presence (in the care team) is timely
Accreditation standards indicate a need to emphasize interprofessional education; geriatrics is an excellent model

3. GSA’s ORAL HEALTH INTEREST GROUP
The Oral Health Interest Group provides an opportunity for researchers, educators and clinicians interested in the issue of oral health as an essential element of healthy aging to meet, exchange information and resources, and make contact with others who have similar interests. Contact: 
Paula Friedman, DDS, MSD, MPH, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental
Elisa M. Ghezzi, DDS, PhD, University of Michigan School of Dentistry & Coalition for Oral Health for the
Stephen Shuman, DDS, MS, University of Minnesota Graduate School and School of
Bei Wu, PhD, FGSA, FAGHE, New York University Rory Meyers College of

4. To join go to: geron.org INTERESTED in JOINING GSA?
GSA fosters real relationships that encourage important and necessary exchanges between aging authorities throughout the world.
GSA membership gives you an opportunity to share a collective purpose with others — the advancement of gerontological research, education, and practice in oral health.
Whether it's discussing the latest topics at the Annual Scientific Meeting, finding a long-lost colleague in the membership directory, or reading a friend's article in one of GSA’s journals, GSA keeps you connected to your field. 
To join go to: geron.org

5. GSA Corporate Advisory Panel
April 14, 2015
INTERESTED in JOINING GSA Connect Oral Health Community?
To become a member of this Interest Group:
Go to geron.org
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6. 2016 GSA Interest Group Meeting
Thank you!!
Next Oral Health Interest Group Meeting will be held Thursday, November 17, 2016
New Orleans, LA