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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
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This report presents the results of a survey on the oral health of high-risk children in 11 counties in Washington State. Conducted during the 1993–1994 school year; the survey covered children ages 4, 6–8, and 14–16 in randomly selected schools. The report includes background information on oral health as a component of public health policy and on recent initiatives to assess the oral health conditions in the state. It describes the design and implementation of the survey, and presents and discusses the findings on children in Head Start or the Early Education Assistance Program, and on those in elementary or high schools. The report recommends strategies for developing programs to respond to the oral health needs of these groups.

Keywords: Oral health, Health status, Children, Adolescents, High risk groups, Needs assessments, Washington, Surveys, Statistics, Access to health care, Health policy, 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 paper presents statistics derived from a study conducted to gain information about the oral health of school-age children in Maryland. The study sought to determine the tooth decay rate of this population, to compare the rate to that of children nationwide, to ascertain whether there are correlations between the decay rate and the children considered to be at high risk, to evaluate whether children in Maryland receive the same level of oral health care as other children in the United States, and to examine health services utilization and health care reimbursements with reference to the oral health care received by the children.

Keywords: Oral health, School age children, High risk groups, State surveys, Maryland, Dental caries, Dental care, Health care utilization, Reimbursement, Statistical data

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 paper explains the epidemiology of dental caries in preschool-age children, discusses indicators of caries risk in this population, and sets forth requirements for providing primary prevention of caries in preschool-age children, especially those at high risk for caries. The paper describes the consequences of caries in preschool-age children, the mechanisms of the carious process, caries risk and anticipatory guidance, preventive strategies, and delivery of diagnostic and preventive therapies. Statistical information is presented in tables throughout the paper.

Keywords: Child health, Early childhood caries, Oral health, Primary prevention, Anticipatory guidance, Preschool children, Access to health care, Low income groups, High risk groups

Minnesota Department of Health, Maternal and Child Health Section
P.O. Box 64882 85 East Seventh Place, Suite 400
St. Paul, MN 55164-0882

Telephone: (651) 201-3760
Website: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/mch/
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This fact sheet outlines the oral health and oral-health-related service needs of children and adolescents in Minnesota, a chosen priority issue for the 2005 Title V Block Grant needs assessment reporting requirement. Topics include populations of children at risk for tooth decay, disparities, effective interventions, considerations for treating adolescents, and state programs and strategies to increase access to oral health services for children and adolescents. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adolescents, Dental caries, High risk groups, Access to health care, Barriers, State surveys, Statistics, Minnesota

U.S. Administration for Children and Families
370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W.
Washington, DC 20447

Telephone: (202) 401-9215
Secondary Telephone: (800) 422-4453
Website: http://www.acf.hhs.gov
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This fact sheet focuses on the timing of beginning supportive interventions for Early Head Start families enrolled during pregnancy. The fact sheet discusses the reasons that services started during pregnancy may have a lasting impact, risk factors of families who enroll in Head Start during pregnancy, other information about families who enroll in Head Start during pregnancy, and the impact of Early Head Start on children and families who enroll during pregnancy. A summary and implications are included.

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Keywords: Early Head Start, Pregnancy, Infant health, Women's health, Families, Family support, Intervention, Early intervention services, High risk groups, High risk mothers, Oral health

Janice Babcock
American Dental Association, Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2678

Telephone: (312) 440-2500
Fax:
Contact E-mail: babcockj@ada.org
Website: http://www.ada.org
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This document discusses hormonal effects on the oral cavity during various stages in women's lives, as well as the special oral health needs and considerations that may be encountered. Problems such as osteoporosis, Sjogren's disease, temporomandibular disorders, eating disorders, and thyroid disease-all of which are prevalent among females-are also addressed. Tables, appendices, references, and recommended readings are also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Women, High risk groups, Dental care, Patient care management, Disease management, Hormones

New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Dental Health
Corning Tower Building, Room 542 Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12237

Telephone: (518) 474-1961
Fax: (518) 474-8985
E-mail: oralhealth@health.state.ny.us
Website: http://www.health.state.ny.us/prevention/dental
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This report summarizes information on the burden of oral disease in New York State; recent improvements in oral health status and access to oral health services, groups, and regions that continue to be at high risk for oral health problems; and oral health prevention efforts. Contents include an introduction; an executive summary; and a discussioin of national and state objectives on oral health; the prevalence of oral disease, unmet need, disparities, and societal impact; risk and protective factors affecting oral diseases; and the provision of oral health services. Conclusions and references are also provided. Indexes to tables and figures and several fact sheets on selected oral health topics are included as appendices.

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Keywords: Oral health, Health objectives, Population surveillance, Health status, Access to health care, High risk groups, Disease prevention, Risk factors, Protective factors, Health services delivery, State initiatives, New York, Statistical data, Children, Pregnant women, Adults

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
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This report summarizes recommendations on the use of topical fluoride in preventing and controlling tooth decay from an expert panel convened on October 22-23, 2007, in Washington, DC. The matrix was developed primarily for a non-oral-health audience -- program staff and non-oral-health professionals in public health settings (e.g., child care centers, Head Start programs, WIC, primary care) who work with infants and young children from birth to age 6 who are at high risk for tooth decay. Contents include background information, guiding questions, the development process, and conclusions and next steps. Topical fluoride recommendations for children are provided as appendices. A companion presentation is also available. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Infants, Children, Dental caries, Early childhood caries, Prevention services, High risk groups, Meetings

First Focus
1110 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005

Telephone: (202) 657-0670
Fax: (202) 657-0671
E-mail: http://www.firstfocus.net/about/contact-us
Website: http://www.firstfocus.net
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This report reviews the evidence related to the effectiveness of Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in addressing the health and financial needs of vulnerable Americans, including children, parents with low incomes, pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with disabilities. The report, which summarizes existing research, discusses the populations that are benefitting from these public health programs and the various ways in which Medicaid and CHIP are serving the health needs of vulnerable populations. The report includes statistics on changes in Medicaid enrollment between 2007 and 2010; a comparison of the health status and conditions of children who are Medicaid/CHIP beneficiaries versus those with private health insurance coverage; and a comparison of health status and diagnosis for nonelderly adults (ages 18–64) who are Medicaid/CHIP beneficiaries versus those with private insurance.

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Keywords: Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program, Research reviews, Evidence, Treatment effectiveness evaluation, Vulnerability, High risk groups, Oral health, Children

American Academy of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098

Telephone: (847) 434-4000
Fax: (847) 434-8000
Website: http://www.aap.org
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This tool, along with accompanying guidance, is designed to help health professionals implement oral health risk assessment during health supervision visits. Topics include the timing of risk assessment, risk factors, protective factors, and clinical findings. The tool is intended for documenting dental caries risk of infants or young children (from birth to age 6). Information on treatment for those at high risk for caries and color photographs depicting various clinical findings are included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Dental caries, Risk assessment, High risk groups, Risk factors, Protective factors, Resources for professionals