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U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
540 Gaither Road, Suite 2000
Rockville, MD 20850

Telephone: (301) 427-1104
Secondary Telephone: (800) 358-9295
E-mail: http://info.ahrq.gov
Website: http://www.ahrq.gov
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This website serves as a central repository of ideas and tools for assessing, measuring, promoting, and improving the quality of health care; a standardized description of innovations and quality tools; and opportunities for learning and networking. The site’s content may be browsed by single or multiple subjects including client population, stage of care, setting of care, client care process, Institute of Medicine domains of quality, organizational purpose, and disease or clinical category. Resources to inform and guide efforts, instructions for submitting an innovation, and information about funding opportunities are also provided.

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Keywords: Health care delivery, Access to health care, Diffusion of innovation, Quality assurance, Program improvement, Federal programs, Distance education

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 information on lessons learned, best practices, clearance information, and security requirements related to the use of social media at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Contents include CDC's Social Media Toolkit and Guide to Writing for Social Media, as well as guidelines and best practices for the following tools: Twitter, buttons and badges, Facebook, health e-cards, text messaging, widgets, and YouTube and online videos. Additional reference detailing CDC-specific security information related to social media is included.

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Keywords: Information sources, Communication, Technology, Social media, Internet, Diffusion of innovation, Guidelines, Standards, Model programs, Federal programs, Oral health

FrameWorks Institute
1776 I Street, N.W., Ninth Floor
Washington, DC 20006

E-mail: info@FrameWorksinstitute.org
Website: http://www.FrameWorksInstitute.org
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This self-guided eWorkshop explores how Americans think about children's oral health, and how communications strategies can reframe the issue to build support for the reforms that advocates put forward to improve the oral health system. It also introduces the Watch Your Mouth public awareness campaign. The eWorkshop is intended to provide advocates and experts with a clear understanding of both the current state of public understanding of children's oral health, and the tools needed to lead the public to a more informed understanding of the need for systemic change. The resource contains slides, audio, video, exercises, and links to outside resources.

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Keywords: Oral health, Public awareness campaigns, Diffusion of innovation, Attitude change, Public policy, Systems development, Program improvement, Distance education, Children

Highmark Foundation
120 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1733
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Telephone: (800) 789-1726
Fax: (412) 544-6120
E-mail: info@highmarkfoundation.org
Website: http://www.highmark.org
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This report describes an initiative to reduce oral health burdens among individuals in Pennsylvania who cannot afford dentists or who are unable to find oral health professionals who will treat them and their families. Contents include stories from community-based grantees who were awarded foundation funding to (1) improve coordination and build capacity, (2) address a regional strategy to support expansion of oral health services, or (3) expand or improve existing dental equipment. The report presents an analysis of the impact the grants have had to date using three metrics: access to care, quality of care, and financial sustainability. Implications for future improvements in the oral health of underserved populations in Pennsylvania are also addressed.

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Keywords: Oral health, Community health, Dental care, Diffusion of innovation, Collaboration, Model programs, Financing, Regional planning, Foundations, State initiatives, Pennsylvania, Children

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Policy Center
Children's Dental Health Project 1020 19th Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036

Telephone: (202) 833-8288
E-mail: cdhpinfo@cdhp.org
Website: http://nmcohpc.net
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This report presents findings on the challenges states face in maintaining and expanding state oral health programs. The content is based on findings from a focus group comprising state leaders from the Children’s Health Insurance Program, Medicaid, public health, and healthy policy. The focus group was convened in conjunction with the National Academy for State Health Policy Annual Conference, held on October 6, 2010, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Topics include perceived challenges in the states, options to address state challenges, information needs, and barriers to innovation. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, State programs, Program development, Needs assessment, Barriers, Diffusion of innovation, Focus groups, Children