The Association of American Chinese American Physicians (ACAP) will hold a small health lecture on January 22nd (Monday) from 11 am to 1 pm in the meeting room on the 3rd floor of the Amherst Library. The lecture will be hosted by Dr. Kher and Dr. Julie Chang from the Association of American Chinese American Physicians, and the topic is ‘Your Oral Health is Key to Well-being.’ The lecture is sponsored by MetroPlusHealth.
Maintaining oral health not only helps ensure the well-being of your teeth and gums but also has a positive impact on overall physical health. There is a close connection between oral hygiene and overall health, as bacteria and inflammation in the mouth may have adverse effects on other organs and systems. Dr. Kher and Dr. Julie Chang will delve into the relationship between oral health and overall health. Studies have shown correlations between the health of teeth and gums and various chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory system diseases. By maintaining good oral hygiene habits, you can not only prevent cavities and periodontal disease but also reduce the risk of systemic diseases.
This lecture will help participants engage in discussions with professional doctors and gain a deeper understanding of the close connection between oral health and overall physical well-being. Through such attention and preventive measures, everyone can enjoy a healthier and better life in various aspects. Everyone is welcome to participate!
Dr. Kher, a native of Queens, New York, graduated from Barnard College (affiliated with Columbia University) and was selected into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. She then entered Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, and was selected into the national dental honor society Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Dr. Kher subsequently completed orthodontic training at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. She is currently an orthodontist at the Dental Department of Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, where she has been teaching dental residents for over eight years. Dr. Kher is particularly involved in cases requiring orthognathic surgery and braces. During her private practice, she actively became a board-certified orthodontist, an honor not held by all practicing orthodontists today.
Dr. Julie Chang practices periodontology in Amherst, New York. A periodontist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal diseases, as well as the dental implants. Dr. Julie Chang has expertise in the treatment of oral inflammation and often deals with complex periodontal cases such as severe gum diseases or complicated medical histories. Some of the treatments provided by Dr. Julie Chang include scaling and root planing, as well as root surface cleaning.
Since 2007, ACAP (Association of American Chinese American Physicians) has been organizing community health fairs every year, providing free health lectures, health information, and various on-site health screening services to the Chinese community. In addition, ACAP holds monthly health lectures in the community. About the Association of American Chinese American Physicians: ACAP is a non-profit organization composed of American Chinese physicians, aiming to provide members with opportunities for medical education and professional development and to promote collaboration among doctors. ACAP’s members include physicians practicing in the greater New York area, doctors working in medical institutions, and researchers, as well as young medical professionals pursuing research in medical schools. In addition, ACAP is committed to giving back to the Chinese community by providing free health services and health lectures to help Chinese residents understand the American healthcare system and raise awareness of health care. For more details, please visit the Association of American Chinese American Physicians website: http://www.acaponline.org/
美国华人医师会将于1月22日（周一）上午11点到1点在艾姆赫斯特图书馆3楼会议室举行小型健康讲座。此次讲座将由美国华人医师会的柯美莉医生和Julie Chang医生主持，主题是”您的口腔是良好健康的关键”，此次讲座由MetroPlusHealth赞助。
维护口腔健康不仅有助于确保您的牙齿和牙龈处于良好状态，还对整体身体健康产生积极影响。口腔卫生与全身健康之间存在紧密的关联，因为口腔中的细菌和炎症可能对其他器官和系统造成负面影响。柯美莉医生和Julie Chang医生将深入探讨口腔健康与整体健康之间的关系。研究表明，牙齿和牙龈的健康状况与心脏病、糖尿病、呼吸系统疾病等多种慢性疾病存在相关性。通过维护良好的口腔卫生习惯，您不仅可以预防蛀牙和牙周病，还有助于减少全身性疾病的风险。
此次的讲座将帮助大家与专业医生的讨论，更深入地了解口腔健康与整体身体健康之间的紧密联系。通过这样的关注和预防措施，大家可以在各个方面享受更健康、更美好的生活。欢迎大家踊跃参加！
柯美莉医生作为纽约皇后区的本地人，毕业于巴纳德学院（哥伦比亚大学附属学院），并被选入荣誉学会Phi Beta Kappa。随后，她进入哥伦比亚大学牙科医学院，获得牙医学博士学位，并被选入全国牙科荣誉学会Omicron Kappa Upsilon。Kher博士接着在波士顿大学戈德曼牙科医学院完成了正畸专业的培训。她目前是林肯医学与心理健康中心牙科部门的正畸医师，已在那里教授牙科住院医生超过八年。柯美莉博士特别参与需要正颌手术和牙套的病例。在私人执业期间，她积极成为她专业领域的董事会认证医师，这是当今不是所有从业正畸医师都拥有的荣誉。
Dr. Julie Chang在纽约艾姆赫斯特从事牙周病学的实践。牙周病学专家是一种专注于牙周疾病的预防、诊断和治疗，以及种植牙的牙医。Dr. Julie Chang博士在口腔炎症治疗方面具有专业知识，经常处理一些问题复杂的牙周病例，如严重的牙龈疾病或复杂的医疗历史。Dr. Julie Chang博士提供的一些治疗包括洗牙和根面规划，以及根面清理。
自2007年以来，ACAP（美国华人医师会）每年举办社区健康节，为广大华人居民提供免费健康讲座、健康资讯以及多种现场体检服务。此外，ACAP每个月在社区举办健康讲座。关于美国华人医师会：ACAP是由美国华人医生组成的非盈利组织，旨在为会员提供医学教育和职业发展的机会，并促进医生之间的合作。ACAP的成员包括在大纽约地区行医的医生、在医疗机构工作的医师和研究员，以及正在医学院攻读研究所的年轻医务工作者。除此之外，ACAP还致力于回馈华人社区，提供免费的健康服务和健康讲座，以帮助华裔居民了解美国健康系统和提高健康保健意识。更多详情，请登录美国华人医师会官网：http://www.acaponline.org/
