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North Dakota Department of Health, Oral Health Program
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Department 301
Bismarck, ND 58505-0200

Telephone: (800) 472-2286
Secondary Telephone: (701) 328-2356
Fax: (701) 328-1412
Website: http://www.ndhealth.gov/oralhealth
Single copies available at no charge.

This Health Tracks training manual for nurses was developed to help screen patients for orthodontic services and to standardize procedures statewide. Material in the manual covers (1) recognition and understanding of malocclusions, (2) screening procedures, (3) infection control, and (4) treatment options under Health Tracks. Related information in the appendix includes a glossary of terms, an orthodontic index, a list of screening supplies, a tooth eruption chart, and a reference guide.

Keywords: Orthodontics, Nurses, Inservice training, Professional training, Guidelines, Screening, Oral health, Corrective orthodontics, North Dakota

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 information package explains the rationale and the training objectives for the Louisiana oral health program. Dentition, the parts of a tooth, dental decay, dental sealants, fluoride, periodontal disease, and oral health screening objectives are discussed for the school nurse. The sections on dental decay and fluoride also contain questions and answers for the reader. The appendices include protocol and diagnostic criteria for visual screening, related form letters, a screening data form, information about first aid for dental emergencies, and the "Healthy People 2000" national objectives. The survey is intended to give Louisiana dentists an opportunity to provide information regarding their attitudes and practices in relation to the Dental Medicaid program. The computer disk contains related files.

Keywords: Oral health, School health programs, School nurses, Training, Anatomy, Tooth diseases, Dental caries, Dental sealants, Fluorides, Periodontal diseases, Screening, First aid, Healthy People 2000, Louisiana, Surveys, Dentists, Medicaid

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 evaluation report assesses the effectiveness of Phase II of the Louisiana Oral Health Program. During this phase, 88 school nurses screened 1435 students in grade 3 for oral health problems. The report begins with an executive summary explaining the program as a whole. It continues with an introduction to Phase II that explains the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) program, problems providing access to health care, and how existing screening programs for vision and hearing served as a base for the dental screenings. The report has separate sections for program objectives, methods, results, limitations, recommendations, and tables and figures. Appendices contain copies of all the forms used in the survey, responses to the survey, Healthy People 2000 goals, first aid instructions for dental emergencies, a visual screening protocol, and a copy of MCH Title V Block Grant Measure 7.

Keywords: Oral health, EPSDT, Screening, School linked programs, School nurses, Program evaluation, Medicaid, Child health, Access to health care, Dental caries, Orthodontics, Dental hygiene, Parents, Cultural factors, Louisiana, Socioeconomic factors, Reports, Barriers, Statistics, Outcome evaluation

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 instrument was used to assess the oral health materials, training, and education needs of nurses following a presentation about oral health and pregnancy conducted as part of a program to integrate an oral health component into Colorado's Nurse-Family Partnership program. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Dental hygiene, Periodontal diseases, Professional training, Nurses, Surveys, Colorado

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.

These printed slides are from a presentation about oral health and pregnancy to help integrate an oral health component into Colorado's Nurse Family Partnership Program. Topics include frequently asked questions, warning signs of periodontal disease, tips for pregnant women, and barriers to accessing oral health care. An evaluation summary sheet is also included. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Dental hygiene, Periodontal diseases, Professional training, Nurses, Pregnant women, State initiatives, Colorado

Tennessee Department of Health, Oral Health Services Section
Cordell Hull Building, Ground Floor 425 Fifth Avenue, North
Nashville, TN 37243

Telephone: (615) 741-8618
Secondary Telephone: (615) 741-3111
E-mail: TN.health@state.tn.us
Website: http://health.state.tn.us/oralhealth
Available from the website.

This resource provides an overview of Tennessee's early childhood caries (ECC) prevention program for public health nurses. The program targets regular Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment visits with children at risk for ECC and is available to children and adolescents in all rural regions of Tennessee. The visits provide an opportunity for children to receive screenings, the application of fluoride varnish, and early dental referrals.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Public health nurses, Early childhood caries, Disease prevention, Fluorides, Protocols, State programs, Tennessee, EPSDT, Supervision

AIDS Education and Training Centers National Resource Center
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Nursing Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Center 30 Bergen Street, Eighth Floor
Newark, NJ 07107

Telephone: (973) 972-6587
Fax: (973) 972-0399
E-mail: info@aidsetc.org
Website: http://www.aidsetc.org
Available from the website. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. HAB00367.

This curriculum for nursing professionals comprises four modules on oral health and HIV infection. The modules address oral health manifestations in all clients and managing clients with HIV infection, performing an oral health history and examination, treating pain, eliminating sources of infection, identifying and diagnosing pathology, facilitating maintenance of adequate nutrition, HIV-associated oral health emergencies, and oral health maintenance and client education.

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Keywords: Oral health, Nurses, Nursing, HIV, AIDS, Emergencies, Curricula, Resources for professionals, Training materials, Nursing education, Distance education, Adults

Texas Department of State Health Services, Oral Health Program
P.O. Box 149347, Mail Code 1938
Austin, TX 78714-9347

Telephone: (512) 776-7323
Fax: (512) 776-7256
E-mail: dental@dshs.state.tx.us
Website: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/dental/default.shtm
Available from the website. Document Number: Pub no. 08-0018.

This manual is designed to assist school nurses in providing oral health care as part of a health program comprising school health care services, comprehensive school health education, and environmental policies that support student health. Contents are organized into the following eight parts: (1) overview, (2) facts, (3) glossary, (4) screenings, (5) services and programs, (6) first aid, (7) curriculum for grades K–6, and (8) appendices. The overview presents strategies for promoting student oral health, including school- and community-based partnerships. Information on topics such as oral disease, fluorides, dental sealants, mouthguards, nutrition, risk behaviors, and pregnancy is included. The appendices contain information on videotapes and books, an English and Spanish glossary, and other oral-health- education tools and resources.

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Keywords: Oral health, School nurses, School age children, Dental care, School health services, School health education, School health programs, Manuals, Resources for professionals, children, Families

Sue Brooks
State University of New York at Albany, School of Public Health
One University Place
Rensselaer, NY 12144-3456

Telephone: (518) 402-0283
Contact Phone: (518) 486-6453
Fax: (518) 402-0329
Contact E-mail: coned@albany.edu
Website: http://www.albany.edu/sph/
Available from the website (Webstream); DVD version available for loan from the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, or for purchase ($30) from the Public Health Foundation.

This continuing-education activity for prenatal, oral health, and child health professionals highlights the importance of good oral health and the need for care during pregnancy and throughout early childhood. The activity comprises a multidisciplinary panel discussion, handouts, and an evaluation and post-test. Topics include (1) the impact of oral health on overall health and the development of practice guidelines by the New York State Department of Health; (2) incorporation of oral health care during pregnancy, including the scientific basis for treatment; (3) causes of tooth decay, the impact of tooth decay on family life, and prevention; and (4) how to conduct an oral health assessment during a well child visit. The activity has been approved for credit by providers of continuing education for nurses, physicians, health educators, and dentists.

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Keywords: Oral health, Prenatal care, Dental care, Continuing education, Nurses, Physicians, Health educators, Dentists, State programs, New York, Distance education, Pregnant women, Young 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 kit contains materials to guide school nurses in conducting oral screenings of students in Ohio schools. Contents include a booklet, a DVD, and a pocket guide. The booklet provides guidance on which grade levels should participate, preparation for screening, infection control, disposal procedure, screening setup and technique, confidentiality, and documenting oral observations. A list of resources, sample forms, and a parent letter are also included. The DVD uses live action and scripted frames to guide school-based oral screening. The pocket guide presents tooth-eruption charts and photographs depicting categories of treatment need (no obvious dental problems, early dental visit needed, immediate dental visit needed) and other oral observations.

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Keywords: Oral health, School nurses, Screening, Guidelines, State programs, Ohio, DVDs, Children, Adults