According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although the oral health of individuals in the US has greatly improved since the 1960s, there are still subsets of the population that report as having some of the worst oral health in the country. Dr. George Taylor will lead us in a thoughtful discussion around gaining a comprehensive understanding of disparities in oral health and the impact such inequalities have on underserved communities.  He will explore how socio-economic disparities are defined and how they influence access to both oral and overall health care.  

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The Presenter

Dr. George Taylor, a board-certified specialist in dental public health, serves as a professor of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry. His career, which began as a dentist in the U.S. Air Force, spans over 40 years in academia, focusing on teaching, research, and patient care. Taylor's research explores the connections between oral and systemic health, especially the impact of periodontal infection on diabetes outcomes.

In addition to his academic and clinical work, he has spent a decade as the Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the school. In this role, he has fostered a diverse and inclusive environment, empowering students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential in learning, working, serving, and growing together.

Taylor's leadership and contributions extend beyond UCSF. He is a past president of the American Board of Dental Public Health and has played an active role in the American Dental Association's Council of Scientific Affairs and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research's Board of Scientific Counselors. Known for his mentorship, Taylor actively supports students, residents, and faculty in their professional development.