More than 24 million people over age 40 in the U.S. have cataracts, a leading cause of blindness.   

There will be screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.

The organization’s 95th annual conference will address topics including the care of patients undergoing cancer treatments, the stories of hygienists’ career journeys, the oral health implications of medical marijuana use and the role of the dental professional in addressing opioid addiction.