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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333

Telephone: (800) 232-4636
Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348
E-mail: cdc@cdcinfo.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov
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This resource provides evidence-based recommendations and findings about what works to improve public oral health. Strategies are reviewed and interventions outlined in three key areas: (1) prevention of dental caries; (2) prevention of oral and pharyngeal cancers; and (3) prevention of oral and facial injuries. Recommendations include community water fluoridation, school-based or -linked dental sealant delivery programs, early cancer detection, and the use of protective gear for the head and the mouth during contact sports.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental caries, Cancer, Injuries, Fluorides, Water, Dental sealants, School based clinics, Program evaluation, Community based services, Prevention services, Children

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Primary Care and Rural Health, Oral Health Program
P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570

Telephone: (573) 751-6219
Secondary Telephone: (800) 891-7415
Fax: (573) 522-8146
E-mail: info@dhss.mo.gov
Website: http://health.mo.gov/living/families/oralhealth/index.php
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This website provides training and other resources for health professionals and community volunteers on providing oral health preventive services for infants and children in Missouri. Contents include a program summary and information about becoming a volunteer and finding an oral health consultant. Additional resources include screener training for dentists and dental hygienists and training for health professionals on implementing an oral health component and applying topical fluoride varnish. Presentations for use in conjunction with kindergarten through high school health curriculum are also available in English, Spanish, and Native American versions. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Infant health, Child health, Population surveillance, Screening, School health education, Referrals, Community based services, Prevention programs, Training, Fluorides, State programs, Missouri, Infants, Children, Spanish language materials

MaineHealth
110 Free Street
Portland, ME 04101

Telephone: (207) 661-7001
Website: http://www.mainehealth.org
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This website provides information and resources from a community partnership working to integrate oral health assessment, fluoride varnish treatments, and parent and other caregiver counseling on good oral health practices into the medical and social service settings where infants and young children (from birth to age 3) receive services. Contents include information about participating practices, reimbursement and training for professionals, sample benefit language for employers, materials for parents and families, and a referral list. Journal articles and additional resources on water fluoridation, conferences, and policy are included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Health promotion, Collaboration, State initiatives, Public private partnerships, Community based services, Dental caries, Risk assessment, Fluorides, Training, Maine

University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
2155 Weber Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Telephone: (415) 929-6400
Fax: (415) 929-6654
Website: http://dental.pacific.edu
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This toolkit provides background for policymakers on the importance of developing community-based oral health systems focused on promotion, prevention, and treatment services. It also provides recommendations for legal, regulatory, and reimbursement reform to improve oral health in underserved populations. Contents include a series of eight policy briefs on topics such as child and perinatal oral health, coverage, community water fluoridation, the safety net, and state infrastructure.

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Keywords: Oral health, Policy development, Systems development, Health care reform, Community based services, State initiatives, California

American Dental Association, Online Catalog
Telephone: (800) 947-4746
Fax: (312) 440-3542
Website: http://catalog.ada.org/
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This booklet lists the program recipients of the Community Preventive Dentistry Award presented by the American Dental Association from 1979 to 1997. The booklet is supplemented by periodic addenda that list the awards for subsequent years. Entries include the name of the program recipient, the award presented, a brief description of each program, and the name of the person who submitted the entry. Entries in the booklet are organized topically within categories: early childhood caries; oral health for low-income communities; fluoridation; fluoride-rinse programs; oral cancer; oral health education programs for teachers, children, parents, and communities; Head Start; periodontal awareness for professionals; sealant programs; smokeless tobacco; and oral health for patients with special health care needs. Entries in the addenda are organized by the level of award conferred on the program.

Keywords: Oral health, Health promotion, Community based services, Awards, Professional societies, Model programs, Disease prevention

Shirley Duff or Warren Riley
Children's Dental Center
300 East Buckthorn Street
Inglewood, CA 90301

Telephone: (310) 419-3000
Fax: (310) 677-3087
E-mail: ldaggett@tcdc.org
Website: http://toothfairycottage.com/
Price unknown.

This report provides an overview of the Dental Sealant and Education Initiative proposed by the Children's Dental Center. The proposed initiative involves a highly collaborative and multifaceted effort to reduce the incidence of preventable dental disease in low-income school-age children in Southern California. The initiative would use proven technology to reduce tooth decay and would model cost-effectiveness by using a community-based mechanism for delivering the technology. The report addresses the initiative's goals, principles, and factors that would contribute to its success. An implementation schedule is included.

Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Prevention programs, Dental care, Dental sealants, Community based services, Initiatives, California, Guidelines

Jennifer Carter
Video Land
805 College Street, Southeast
Lacey, WA 98503

Telephone: (360) 491-1332
Fax: (360) 491-1333
E-mail:
Website: http://www.videolandproductions.com/
$11.07 includes tax, shipping, and handling.

This videotape provides information on childhood caries and the factors that affect this common oral health disease, presents recommendations on the use of sealants in public health programs, and discusses the need for public involvement in oral health promotion.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental sealants, Dental care, Child health, Community based services, Assessment, Videotapes, Audiovisual materials

Connecticut Department of Public Health, Office of Oral Health
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308

Telephone: (860) 509-7382
Fax: (860) 509-7853
E-mail: linda.ferraro@ct.gov
Website: http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3125&q=388844&dphNav_GID=1601
Available at no charge.

These conference proceedings summarize the speeches and workshop conclusions regarding unmet oral health needs of persons in Connecticut and how to address those needs. Conference speakers presented a framework of collaboration for addressing the service needs of patients and then described several pilot programs that were school based, health center based, and hospital based, including a public-private partnership and a mobile dental van. Workshops focused on practical strategies to develop similar programs within the collaboration framework.

Keywords: Collaboration, Interagency cooperation, School based clinics, Community based services, Hospital programs, Provider networks, Cultural factors, Culturally competent services, Dental care, Oral health, Conference proceedings, Health care systems, Pilot projects

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 report presents data collected from a nationwide survey of states to assess fluoridation equipment and training needs. Topics include (1) reported need for new or replacement equipment, the type of equipment needed, and the cost; (2) sytem operators' training needs; and (3) states' utilization of block grant funds for fluoridation. Tables contain national- and state-level data for the fiscal year 1999-2000 and for the period 2000-2004. Estimates of the total cost to support community water fluoridation nationwide during the 1-5 year period are provided. Appendices include the letter and survey used to collect the data from states and a summary table containing information provided by each state.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Needs assessment, Operating costs, Financing, National surveys, State programs, Community based services

California Dental Association Foundation, First Smiles Education and Training Project
1201 K Street, Suite 1511
Sacramento, CA 95814

Telephone: (916) 554-4918
Fax: (916) 498-6182
E-mail: Rolande.Loftus@cda.org
Website: http://www.cdafoundation.org/learn/first_smiles_education_and_training_program
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This resource guide provides a framework for looking at issues and components involved in creating, implementing and evaluating community-based oral health programs for young children, especially those in rural areas. Community-based and office/clinical preventive approaches and dental care systems are addressed, as are public and provider education, systems issues such as referrals and case management, and other approaches. Chapter topics include assessing oral health needs for rural communities; mobilizing community assets for collaborative efforts; oral diseases and conditions in young children; approaches to screening, referral, and case management; options in dental care models; public education and media advocacy; workforce models and opportunities; advocacy, legislation, and regulatory changes; financing and funding opportunities and strategies; and strategies for sustainability. Each chapter includes a topic overview, a self-assessment tool, options for solutions, worksheets and links to resources, evaluating success, and chapter evaluations.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Community based services, Health care systems, Program development, Needs assessment, Work force, Rural health, Rural population