Lupus & You: Answers. Advocacy. Action.

Lupus & You is a free educational series where people with lupus and their family and friends can learn more about the latest in lupus research and managing the disease. 

This series is offered as live virtual events and, starting in 2024, through local Regional Empowerment Conferences—half-day in-person events scheduled in cities across the country.

Virtual Events

Join us for our next nationwide virtual event!

Lupus & You: Dental Care & Oral Health

Join us for our national Lupus & You: Answers. Advocacy. Action. event which will focus on dental care and oral health. Specialists will discuss the impact of lupus on oral health. We will reveal how lupus treatments may play a role in the development of dental issues, ways to improve access to dental care, and share methods to ensure people with lupus patients are asking the right questions to get optimal care from their dentist.

When

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
7:00 - 8:30 PM ET

Event Topic

Specialists will discuss the impact of lupus on oral health. We will reveal how lupus treatments may play a role in the development of dental issues, give tips for accessing affordable dental care, and share methods to ensure people with lupus patients are asking the right questions to get optimal care from their dentist.

Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions during the event’s Q&A portion.

Speakers

• Katherine France, DMD, MBE, Assistant Professor of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine 
• Natalia Trehan, DMD, Chief Resident at the Oral Medicine Residency program, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
• Danielle Brown, Dental Patient Advocate, My Smile Insured
• Sandra Buechler, ImpleMed

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More Upcoming National Virtual Events

• April 23 - Dental Care and Oral Health
• September 5 - Environmental Triggers & Flares
• October 30 - Managing Relationships 

In-person Events

Join us in-person at a Regional Empowerment Conference in a city near you

We are excited to introduce a series of in-person Lupus & You events hosted by our regional offices and local chapters. These events will educate and engage lupus warriors, care partners, families and friends. During half-day sessions you will get the latest information on living and coping with lupus from noted experts. Best of all, these events will provide the opportunity to meet other people dealing with the challenges of lupus and make meaningful connections with your local lupus community. 

See Upcoming Empowerment Conferences

More Events

Are you interested in other events in your area?  Check the list below to find upcoming events and keep checking back as more events are added.