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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
Available from the website.

This resource describes a project to educate physicians and dental hygienists about dental caries in infants and children from birth through age 3. Materials include age-specific forms and handouts, such as questionnaires, assessment and recommendation forms, and protocols.

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Keywords: Oral health, Medical personnel, Early childhood caries, Infants, Young children, Professional education, Educational materials, New Hampshire, State programs

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 annual report provides data on health professional shortage designations in Kansas. Professionals discussed include primary care, oral health, and mental health professionals. The report includes a definition of each of the various federal and state underserved designations, an explanation of the qualifying criteria for each, a summary of the benefits to counties or individuals available within each designation, contact information for each program, and an indication of which counties qualified for each designation as of July 2004. The report also provides details on state and federal government programs, including several new programs created to address the problems of health professional supply and to improve health care access for all Kansans.

Keywords: Access to health care, Provider participation, Underserved communities, Medical personnel, Dentists, Mental health professionals, Kansas, Program descriptions, Rural health, Work force

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
Available for loan.

This DVD showcases the satellite conference for dentists, dental hygienists, and local health department preparedness staff held on May 18, 2005, at the University of Illinois at Chicago Disaster Emergency Medicine Readiness Training Center. Topics include the "all hazard" response, the current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention level A agents, the potential role of oral health professionals in the preparedness and response arena, and perspectives of various collaborating agencies such as the American Medical Association, the American Dental Association, and the Illinois State Dental Society. DVD contents include presentations, PowerPoint presentation slides, and supporting articles.

Keywords: Oral health, Emergency medical services, Emergencies, Provider participation, Personnel, Disaster planning, Audiovisual materials, Conferences, Illinois, DVDs

Diane Brunson
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Oral Health Unit
4300 Cherry Creek Drive, South, PSD-OH-A4
Denver, CO 80246-1530

Telephone: (303) 692-2470
Fax: (303) 758-3448
E-mail: cdphe.psdrequests@state.co.us
Contact E-mail: diane.brunson@state.co.us
Website: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/pp/oralhealth/OralHealth.html
Limited quantities available; content also available from the website.

This flipchart is designed to aid school nurses, school office personnel, teachers, and parents in effectively responding to minor dental emergencies. Topics include inflamed or irritated gum tissue; canker sores, cold sores, and fever blisters; toothache; prolonged or recurrent bleeding after an extraction; broken or displaced permanent tooth; possible jaw dislocations or fractures; orthodontic (braces) problems; tooth eruption pain; lacerated lip or tongue; objects wedged between teeth; and complications from oral piercings. A detailed description of signs and symptoms and guidelines for response are presented for each topic. A suggested list of first aid kit supplies is also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, First aid, Emergencies, Unintentional injuries, Emergency medical services, School personnel, School age children, School health services, 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
Available from the website.

This curriculum is designed to help safety net dental clinic staff improve efficiency and quality of care, meet patients' needs, and set up an infrastructure that is conducive to these activities. The series of six modules provide detailed guidelines for developing a policies and procedures manual, developing a staff handbook, and recruiting and retaining staff. The modules also present information on the importance of health records, including their vital role in malpractice cases, and on how to efficiently purchase, stock, and track supplies. In addition, the modules contain detailed information on effective appointment scheduling and on how to handle hazardous substances and plan for emergencies in the clinic setting. The modules include both national information and information specific to Ohio.

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Keywords: Oral health, Personnel, Dental clinics, Work force, Medical records, Medical records management, Fees and charges, Patient care management, Distance education, Ohio

West Virginia University, School of Dentistry
P.O. Box 9400
Morgantown, WV 26506-9400

Telephone: (304) 293-2521
Fax: (304) 293-2859
E-mail: SOD_General_Info@hsc.wvu.edu
Website: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/sod/
Available from the website.

This website provides training materials for phase 1 of the Medical Infant and Child Oral Health Program in West Virginia. Completion of the program is required for all primary care physicians and their medical ancillary personnel working in offices that receive reimbursement from the West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program or Medicaid for oral health assessment and fluoride varnish applications for children under age 3. Phase 2 materials will be made available within 60 days after the successful completion of phase 1.

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Keywords: Oral health, Continuing education, Screening, Fluorides, Training materials, Medical personnel, West Virginia, Adults