Priyanka Prajapati, an International Dentist DDS student at the University of Washington, recently attended the 2025 AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting in New York, NY, from March 12-15. As a dental student and advocate for global oral health, Priyanka presented a poster titled “Integrating Oral Health Among HIV Health Clinics in West Kenya.” Her research highlights the importance of incorporating oral healthcare into HIV treatment services, particularly in resource-limited settings like Kisumu, Kenya. This work stems from her participation in the UW DENTSL652 course “Advanced Global Oral Health: From Theory to Action”, where she conducted a field-based research project in Kenya in 2024. Priya’s attendance at AADOCR was supported by travel grants from UW School of Dentistry’s Office of Research and UW Graduate and Professional Student Senate.
Beyond her studies, Priyanka serves as a research assistant for the University of Washington’s DeRouen Center, further strengthening her expertise in global oral health disparities. Her presence at the AADOCR conference provided an opportunity to share her findings with an international audience of dental researchers, fostering discussions on sustainable healthcare integration. Attending the conference not only allowed Priyanka to showcase her work but also to network with fellow students and researchers and gain insights into developments in dental and public health research. Her contributions reflect a strong commitment to improving oral health access in underserved communities worldwide.