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Mary Lou Ernaga
Oregon Department of Human Services, Center for Child and Family Health
800 N.E. Oregon Street, Suite 825
Portland, OR 97232

Telephone: 971-673-0232
Secondary Telephone: 971-673-0372
Fax: 971-673-0231
Website: http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ofhs/
Single copies available at no charge.

This report presents the findings an oral health needs assessment to monitor dental disease trends within Oregon between 1991 and 1993. The first phase of the assessment evaluated the oral health of Oregon's children. The second phase evaluated special adult populations within the state, including nursing facility residents, adults with physical and/or mental disabilities, minority populations, adults with low-incomes, and women in the perinatal period.

Keywords: Oregon, Oral health, Assessment, Children, Nursing homes, Disabilities, Minority groups, Low income groups, Pregnant women

LeAnn Dooley
Multnomah County Health Department, Dental Services
426 SW Stark Street, Ninth Floor
Portland, OR 97204

Telephone: (503) 988-3674
Fax: (503) 988-5605
Contact E-mail: leann.l.dooley@co.multnomah.or.us
Single copies available at no charge.

This report presents the results of a survey of the 50 states and Puerto Rico concerning the status of each state's Medicaid dental managed care program. Of the 31 respondents, 14 states indicated having some or all individuals eligible for Medicaid covered under a dental managed care program; 9 other states are studying the feasibility of such a program. The survey addressed eligibility requirements, utilization, covered services for children and for adults, types of providers, reimbursement methods, and capitation fees of Medicaid dental managed care programs.

Keywords: Oral health, Health services delivery, Provider surveys, Dental care, Dental fees, Dental insurance, Dentistry, Medicaid managed care, Access to health care, Reimbursement, Health care delivery, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, Utah, Needs assessment

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 report describes the survey process and presents the results of a survey to assess the oral health status of school children in Multnomah County, Oregon. Also included in this report is a comparison between the 1995–1996 data and the data collected as part of the Oregon Oral Health Needs Assessment conducted during the 1991–92 school year. The oral health needs assessment targeted Head Start children, elementary-school children ages 6–8 years, and elementary-school children ages 10–12 years.

Keywords: Reports, Health surveys, Oral health, Children, Oregon, Needs assessment, Head Start

Kathy Mickenham
The Oregon Health Plan
Division of Medical Assistance Programs 500 Summer Street NE E15
Salem, OR 97301-1097

Telephone: (503) 945-5772
Secondary Telephone: (800)527-5772
Contact Phone: (503) 945-6507
E-mail: dmat.info@state.or.us
Website: http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/healthplan/
$5.00 includes shipping and handling.

This manual is a revised guide for providers of dental/denturist services to Medicaid clients under the Oregon health plan. The manual includes a list of authorized services, telephone numbers, and procedure codes as well as sample forms for dental claims.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Medicaid, State health insurance programs, Oregon, Manuals

The Oregon Health Plan
Division of Medical Assistance Programs 500 Summer Street NE E15
Salem, OR 97301-1097

Telephone: (503) 945-5772
Secondary Telephone: (800)527-5772
E-mail: dmat.info@state.or.us
Website: http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/healthplan/
Price unknown.

This document contains application materials for contractors to provide dental care to Medicaid recipients in Oregon. It informs potential contractors of the Oregon Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP) of the office's requirements and provides information to prepare and submit responsive applications.

Keywords: Oral health, Oregon, Dental care, 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
Available for loan.

This summary of 15 state reports discusses (1) oral health care issues for Medicaid-enrolled children, (2) the children at highest risk for dental caries, (3) barriers to provider participation, (4) Medicaid payments for oral health care in relation to state Medicaid expenditures, (5) states' response to children's oral health needs, (6) lack of access to oral health services for Medicaid recipients, and (7) the result of untreated oral health problems. Potential strategies for an integrated solution are discussed. Specific reports are provided for Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Washington. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Dental care, Medicaid, Children, Dental caries, State health insurance programs, Oral health, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Access to health care

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 document presents the results of an Oregon statewide survey of dentists. The survey's purpose was to supply policymakers and communities with information on access to dental care. The survey also identified areas of the state with a shortage of dentists. In addition to the findings and recommendations, the report includes two tables representing the information.

Keywords: Access to health care, Oral health, Dental care, Dentists, Pediatric dentists, Health services delivery, State surveys, Needs assessment, Oregon

This report describes the work of Healthy Communities, a network that helps community groups address health improvement projects in the Portland tri-county area. The group was formed to enable its sponsoring organization, Oregon Health Systems in Collaboration, to fulfill its promise to act on community feedback about health care concerns. Action teams have responded to community concerns with projects such as head lice prevention and treatment, access to oral health care for the underserved, coordination of regional health data, and planning and managing health-related activities for homeless youth.

Keywords: Lice, Oral health, Health promotion, Local initiatives, Annual reports, Data collection, Homeless persons, Youth services, Oregon

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 brochure describes Oregon's Keep Cavities Out! Statewide Dental Sealant Campaign to raise public awareness about dental sealants for children. The brochure summarizes the program, describes dental sealants, states the reasons for the campaign, and lists the participants, partners, and volunteers. A chart shows the number of children screened, "sealed," and referred. Contact information is also provided.

Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Dental sealants, Disease prevention, Public awareness campaigns, State programs, Oregon

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 report focuses on the oral health of children in Oregon (part of a statewide needs assessment of women, children, and families in Oregon in 1999-2000) and is intended to provide a foundation for public health planning and policymaking at the state and local levels. The report includes a discussion of the leading oral health needs of children in the state (i.e., access and availability of oral health services, prevention and education for oral health care, an oral health surveillance and evaluation program), an overview of Oregon's oral health system at both state and local levels, recommendations, Healthy People 2010 indicators, Internet resources, a list of participants, and an inventory of programs and services.

Keywords: Oral health, Children, Oregon, State programs, Needs assessment, Healthy People 2010, Dental caries, Access to health care