American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Chelsea Fosse has a diverse work experience in the field of dentistry and healthcare policy. Chelsea is currently the Director of the Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Before that, they worked as a Senior Health Policy Analyst at the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute. Chelsea also has experience in clinical and community-based roles, serving as the Clinical Director Community of Practice Coordinator at Special Olympics and a Dental Public Health Resident at NYC Health + Hospitals. Chelsea has worked as a dentist at Zufall Health Center and completed an internship at the Health Policy Institute of the American Dental Association. Chelsea's earlier experiences include a dental residency at Helen Hayes Hospital, serving as a Student Trustee at the New Jersey Dental Association, and leading professional initiatives as the Chair of the Council on Professional Issues at the American Student Dental Association. Chelsea has also held program management and assistant roles at the American Academy of Pediatrics in the Division of Children with Special Needs.
Chelsea Fosse has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from The University of Texas at Austin, which they obtained from 2005 to 2009. In 2011, they attended the University of Illinois Chicago for a Post-Baccalaureate program. From 2013 to 2017, they pursued a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. In 2018 and 2019, Chelsea furthered their education at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, where they earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. The field of study for their degrees is not specified.
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American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), founded in 1947, is the not-for-profit professional membership association representing the specialty of pediatric dentistry. Its 10,800 members put children first in everything they do, and at the highest standards of ethics and patient safety. Pediatric dentists provide care to millions of our nation’s infants, children, adolescents, and persons with special health care needs, and are the primary contributors to professional education programs and publications on pediatric oral health. The AAPD, in accordance with its vision and mission, advocates optimal oral health for all children. It is the leading national advocate dedicated exclusively to children’s oral health.