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National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This proposal is a request for funding to support the creation of a oral health care component of a model health care delivery system for preschool children in Alaska Head Start programs. This proposal includes an abstract; background information on the health of preschool Head Start participants in Alaska; the rationale for the funding request; the project's projected benefits; the project design; the budget; the budget narrative; a line item funding request; and the oral health delivery system work plan.

Keywords: Child health programs, Head Start, Alaska, Child health promotion, Health care delivery, Proposals, Program planning, Health policy, Oral health, Dental care

Prevention Associates
101 East Ninth Avenue, No. 7A
Anchorage, AK 99501

Telephone: (907) 272-6925
Fax: (907) 272-6946
Single copies available at no charge.

These policies and guidelines were developed for oral health professionals who provide services to Alaskan families whose children are in Head Start. The volume provides background information on the Alaska Head Start Health Improvement Initiative and its efforts to improve the oral health of children in Head Start programs. One section presents oral health policies; another contains oral health guidelines. Each section includes general information accompanied by recommendations specific to the needs in Alaska. The initiative itself is a collaborative effort of the federal Head Start program, the Alaska Area Native Health Service, and the Alaska Department of Community and Regional Affairs.

Keywords: Children, Oral health, Head Start, Health delivery systems, School based services, Service coordination, Standards, Alaska, Model programs, Health policy, Guidelines

Patrick Blahut
U.S. Indian Health Service, Division of Oral Health
801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 300
Rockville, MD 20852

Telephone: (301) 443-1106
Secondary Telephone: (800) IHS-DENT (447-3368)
Fax: (301) 594-6610
E-mail: dentaljobs@ihs.gov
Contact E-mail: Patrick.Blahut@ihs.gov
Website: http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Dental/index.cfm
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This manual, written for health professionals interested in the oral health of Native Americans and Alaskan Natives, outlines steps for planning prevention programs to meet the oral health needs of these populations. Background materials present the rationale for planning, describe the organization of the manual, include a planning checklist, and review the provisions of amendments to federal legislation pertaining to the oral health of this population and the Healthy People 2000 objectives. The manual includes planning modules that address caries prevention, periodontal disease prevention, tooth loss, edentulism, early childhood caries and rampant caries, tobacco use prevention and control, and access to care.

Keywords: American Indians, Alaska natives, Oral health, Health promotion, Health programs, Planning, Healthy People 2000, Disease prevention, Model programs, Access to health care, Manuals

Prevention Associates
101 East Ninth Avenue, No. 7A
Anchorage, AK 99501

Telephone: (907) 272-6925
Fax: (907) 272-6946
Single copies available at no charge.

This teaching guide, developed for use by home visitors working with parents of children enrolled in Head Start, covers topics to involve the parents in improving the overall oral health of their children. It includes several lessons for each of these broad topics: oral hygiene, diet, weaning and parental support, and a visit to the dentist. The guide outlines the teaching objectives and strategies as well as the content for each lesson; the text accompanying the diagrams and illustrations in each lesson is in English and Spanish. The guide was prepared under the auspices of the Alaska Head Start Health Improvement Initiative.

Keywords: Oral health, Curricula, Home health aides, Head Start, Parents, Health education, Dental hygiene, Dental care, Curricula, Spanish language materials, Alaska

Prevention Associates
101 East Ninth Avenue, No. 7A
Anchorage, AK 99501

Telephone: (907) 272-6925
Fax: (907) 272-6946
Single copies available at no charge.

This report describes an initiative in Alaska called Health Start, to reduce the high incidence of dental decay in pre-school age children. Contents include an overview of the incidence of disease, obstacles to effective oral health care for Head Start children, a description of the project design, the conduct of the project, and evaluation.

Keywords: Oral health, Head Start, Dental care, Young children, Early childhood caries, State initiatives, Alaska, Final reports

Pauline Palacios
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, WIC Program
P.O. Box 528
Bethel, AK 99559

Telephone: (907) 543-6000
E-mail: info@ykhc.org
Website: http://www.ykhc.org/
Available at no charge.

This pamphlet was designed for Alaska Natives. Early childhood caries is defined and its causes are presented. Methods of prevention and sources of more information are suggested.

Keywords: Oral health, Pamphlets, Alaska natives, Early childhood caries, Prevention

Prevention Associates
101 East Ninth Avenue, No. 7A
Anchorage, AK 99501

Telephone: (907) 272-6925
Fax: (907) 272-6946
Single copies available at no charge.

This manual describes a model for providing oral health care to preschool children living in the rural areas of Alaska through a supplemental network. The manual provides an introduction describing the context for the creation of the model, an overview, and detailed discussion of the components of the model. The roles of the oral wellness curriculum, dental advocates, the dental team, and standards of care in the model are all described. The manual also explains how oral health care providers and Head Start administrators in rural areas can use these principles to develop such networks locally.

Keywords: Oral health, Young Children, Health care systems, State initiatives, Alaska, Comprehensive programs, Policy development, Model programs, Access to health care, Manuals, Head Start

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This bibliography lists journal articles, monographs, and abstracts published since the 1930s, focusing on the oral health of Native Americans and Alaskan Natives.

Keywords: American Indians, Alaska natives, Oral health, Bibliographies

Patrick Blahut
U.S. Indian Health Service, Division of Oral Health
801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 300
Rockville, MD 20852

Telephone: (301) 443-1106
Secondary Telephone: (800) IHS-DENT (447-3368)
Fax: (301) 594-6610
E-mail: dentaljobs@ihs.gov
Contact E-mail: Patrick.Blahut@ihs.gov
Website: http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Dental/index.cfm
Single copies available at no charge.

This manual for the Indian Health Service dental program reflects the scope of issues that affect dentists and allied health personnel working with Native Americans and Alaska Natives. The manual provides guidance for individuals working in federal, tribal, and urban programs. Sections of the guide address management of oral health programs, human resources development, program resources, oral health promotion and disease prevention, delivery of dental services, environmental health and safety for dental personnel, and quality assessment.

Keywords: U.S. Indian Health Service, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Dentistry, Oral health, Dental education, Dental clinics, Allied health personnel, Dentists, Health care delivery, Prevention, Quality assurance, Occupational safety and health, Community participation, Health promotion, Disease prevention, Guidelines

Patrick Blahut
U.S. Indian Health Service, Division of Oral Health
801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 300
Rockville, MD 20852

Telephone: (301) 443-1106
Secondary Telephone: (800) IHS-DENT (447-3368)
Fax: (301) 594-6610
E-mail: dentaljobs@ihs.gov
Contact E-mail: Patrick.Blahut@ihs.gov
Website: http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Dental/index.cfm
Available from the website.

This report documents the oral health status and treatment needs of American Indian/Alaska Native people. The report is organized by life stages, with each section including information on major oral diseases affecting the specific age group. Findings from previous Indian Health Service oral health surveys are compared with current statistics, as well as with the Healthy People 2010 national health objectives and national survey data. Additional sections discuss treatment needs and provide a summary and recommendations. A glossary is provided. Appendices include information on survey performers, methods and protocols, area-specific data, and treatment-needs data.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, American Indians, Alaska natives, Surveys, Age groups, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Older adults, Research methodology, Needs assessment