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Michele A. Vanderlinde, Ph.D., M.S., Oral Health Coordinator
Spokane Regional Health District, Health Education/Health Promotion
1101 West College Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201

Telephone: (509) 324-1550
Single copies available at no charge.

This manual provides training for health professionals in the Spokane community who have clients who qualify for the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program. The ABCD program is designed to increase oral health access to children ages birth to 3 who live in Spokane County and receive medical assistance coupons. The manual describes the program, explains how to register a child, helps parents understand why a young child should see a dentist and how to prepare the child for a dental visit, and presents information about fluoride varnish.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Dental care, Access to health care, Local MCH programs, Infants, Toddlers, Young children, Model programs, Washington, Manuals

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
Contact for cost information.

This report summarizes the discussions of the "AIM for Change" (Achieving Improvements in Medicaid) Conference, a forum for state and local leaders to discuss ways to improve the delivery of dentistry to Medicaid patients, especially children. Discussions include what federal agencies are doing, breakout sessions on how to overcome barriers to dental care in Medicaid, and summaries of state efforts. Appendices include lists of attendees, fact sheets on dentistry, the impact of oral health on overall health, dental provisions in each state in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Medicaid program improvements and litigation in some states, and a list of additional resources, including World Wide Web sites.

Keywords: Oral health, Medicaid, Conferences, State MCH programs, Local MCH programs, Access to health care, State Children's Health Insurance Program, Health insurance programs

University of California, San Francisco, Center for the Health Professions
3333 California Street, Suite 410
San Francisco, CA 94118

Telephone: (415) 476-8181
Fax: (415) 476-4113
E-mail: eoneil@thecenter.ucsf.edu
Website: http://futurehealth.ucsf.edu
Available from the website.

This report presents the history of the federal Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas program, critiques the current designation criteria, and provides recommendations to revise the criteria to ensure access to adequate oral health care. The recommendations section outlines six focal points gathered from members of the practice community, facility administrations, professional organizations, policy analysts, and federal, state, and local shortage designation authorities. An annotated bibliography is provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Access to health care, Dentists, Provider participation, Needs assessment, Personnel, Federal programs, State programs, Local initiatives, Infants, Children

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 participant folder contains materials from a pre-conference symposium on oral health held on May 2, 2004, in Los Angeles, California. Contents include the symposium agenda, several presentation handouts, flyers, a needs assessment survey, conference evaluation form, and a list of poster participants. Topics include school-based/linked oral health treatment programs, an oral health role for oral health providers, dental delivery system in non-traditional settings, local dental program financial survival, and federal and state support for local programs. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Conferences, Access to health care, Federal initiatives, Community programs, Health care financing, Local initiatives

Warren LeMay
Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Oral Health Program
P.O. Box 2659
Madison, WI 53701-2659

Telephone: (608) 266-5152
Fax: (608) 266-8925
E-mail: Warren.LeMay@wisconsin.gov
Website: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/health/Oral_Health
Available from the website.

These protocols serve as blueprints for local health department staff to use in implementing dental sealant programs for children in Iowa. The protocols include sample policies and procedures, standing medical orders, and resources that may be adapted to meet local needs.

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Keywords: Dental sealants, Protocols, Public health agencies, Public health, Child health, Oral health, Dental caries, Prevention, Local programs, Guidelines

Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Oral Health Program
P.O. Box 2659
Madison, WI 53701-2659

Telephone: (608) 266-5152
Fax: (608) 266-8925
E-mail: Warren.LeMay@wisconsin.gov
Website: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/health/Oral_Health
Available from the website.

This sample agency protocol can serve as a blueprint for fluoride varnish application programs for children in public health settings. The purpose of the sample is to provide local health departments with an example that the health departments can adapt for their particular settings. Included in the sample protocol are sample policies, sample procedures, standing medical orders, and resources.

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Keywords: Protocols, Public health agencies, Public health, Oral health, Child health, Dental caries, Fluorides, Prevention, Local programs, Guidelines

District of Columbia Department of Health
899 North Capitol Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002

Telephone: (202) 442-5955
Fax: (202) 442-4795
E-mail: doh@dc.gov
Website: http://doh.dc.gov/doh/site/default.asp?dohNav=|
Discounts available for bulk orders.

This participant folder contains materials from the Second Oral Health Summit held on November 30, 2005, in Washington, DC. Agenda topics include the Colgate-sponsored Bright Smiles Bright Futures program, school-based programs, coverage and access to care, programs and the community, services for special populations, and local initiatives to address disparities. Contents include the summit agenda; speaker biographies; two articles; a report titled "Improving the Oral Health of African American Males"; an information sheet on coalitions for oral health in Washington, DC;a participant list; a report on the First Oral Health Summit, held on July 18, 2003; and a summit evaluation form.

Keywords: Oral health, School based programs, Access to health care, Health insurance, Conferences, Local initiatives, District of Columbia

Urban Institute
2100 M Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20037

Telephone: (202) 833-7200
Fax: (202) 467-5775
E-mail: http://www.urban.org/about/contact.cfm
Website: http://www.urban.org
$11, plus shipping and handling; also available from the website.

This report, which is one in a series being produced under the Los Angeles Healthy Kids program evaluation, is designed to provide feedback to stakeholders on the progress of the initiative. The report provides an analysis of data from a survey of the parents of Healthy Kids children ages 1-5. The report, which includes an executive summary, is divided into the following chapters: (1) background, (2) methods, (3) demographic characteristics, (4) health status, (5) parent impressions, (6) insurance coverage patterns among families, (7) access to and use of medical care, (8) access to dental care, (9) child development, (10) parents' perceptions of quality of care, and (11) conclusions. References are included. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the report.

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Keywords: Initiatives, Local programs, Child health, Young children, Parents, Health insurance, Families, Low income groups, Access to health care, Oral health, Child development, California

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 participant folder contains materials from the Head Start oral health forum held on December 4, 2006, in Washington, DC, for the purpose of improving oral health by enhancing collaboration between Early Head Start and Head Start programs and community health centers and local health departments. Contents include the forum agenda, a participant list, handouts from the National Head Start Oral Health Resource Center, PowerPoint presentation slides, a handout from the Cavity Free Kids program, and a forum evaluation form. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Head Start, Early Head Start, Community based services, Community coordination, Community programs, Collaboration, Local initiatives, Conferences

American Association for Community Dental Programs
635 West Seventh Street, Suite 309
Cincinnati, OH 45203

Telephone: (513) 621-0248
Fax: (513) 621-0288
E-mail: info@aacdp.org
Website: http://www.aacdp.com
Available from the website.

This document provides guidance to local public health agencies in developing, integrating, expanding, or enhancing community oral health programs. Steps include (1) mobilize community support, (2) assess needs and existing resources, (3) plan the program, (4) implement the program, (5) evaluate the program, and (6) participate in policy development and research. Throughout the guide, resources related to each step are identified and described. Also included are four appendices: (1) resources organized by steps, (2) list of resources by topic area, (3) effective community and individual preventive measures for dental caries prevention and a comparison of five effective community prevention programs for dental caries, and (4) crosswalk between 10 essential public health services, essential public health services to promote oral health in the United States, and dental public health competencies. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Community programs, Local programs, Oral health, Public health, Public health agencies, Program development, Program planning, Program evaluation, Public policy, Manuals, Children, Parents, Families