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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 for loan.

This report offers an overview of the capacity of dental public health (DPH) to serve the public in order to stimulate the development of a blueprint for action. Topics include the rationale for and scope of dental public health; the structure and function of DPH today, including discussions of state and local DPH programs, professional education, participation of professional and voluntary organizations, assessing the value of DPH programs, and where DPH stands today. Additional topics include strengthening DPH by articulating goals for the future, earning support from policy makers and program administrators, ensuring recruitment and professional development, and other challenges and opportunities. References conclude the report.

Keywords: Oral health, Public health dentistry, State program descriptions, Local initiatives, Professional education, Provider participation, Trends

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 explores the implications of changes mandated by the 1989 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA '89) for expanding access to oral health services under Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Testing (EPSDT). After providing a general overview of EPSDT and oral health for children from families with low incomes, the report examines the feasibility of using dentists and dental hygienists as primary care health professionals and recommends policy changes to increase the role of oral health professionals in primary care. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Children, Oral health, Access to health care, EPSDT, State MCH programs, Federal MCH programs, Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989, Medicaid, Low income groups, Dental care, Primary care, Provider participation

This report describes a proposal to reduce dental access barriers, increase dental care utilization, and encourage good oral health practices among children of families enrolled in Medicaid managed care in Connecticut. Section include information on evidence of a dental access problem, an outline of barriers to dental care access, and recommendations for improving access to dental care. References and two statistical tables are provided.

Keywords: Oral health, Access to health care, Dental care, Connecticut, Medicaid, State children's health insurance programs, Barriers, Provider participation

Center for Policy Alternatives
1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 710
Washington, DC 20009

Telephone: (202) 387-6030
Fax: (202) 387-8529
E-mail: info@cfpa.org
Website: http://www.stateaction.org
Available from the website.

This fact sheet includes basic information about dental coverage under Medicaid. It discusses Medicaid eligibility requirements; the role of the State Children's Health Insurance Program; provisions under Medicaid and managed care; and enrollment and utilization of dental services, including provider participation. Policy recommendations are also included.

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Keywords: Medicaid, Oral health, Dental care, Low income groups, Managed care, Policy analysis, Provider participation, State Children's Health Insurance Program, Enrollment, Children, Families

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 fact sheet presents recommendations from the American Dental Education Association's initiative to understand educational costs and student debt and to develop strategies to respond to the associated issues within dental education. The President's Commission on the Cost of Education examined the effects of the cost of dental education on such areas as trends affecting student debt, factors contributing to rising costs, access to oral health care, the pipeline of future providers and dental and oral health care faculty and researchers, and the attraction of qualified students from diverse backgrounds. The paper lists the set of five recommendations made by the commission that the association could pursue.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental education, Costs, Dentists, Professional personnel, Personnel needs, Provider participation, Professional education, Guidelines

Martha Roherty
American Public Human Services Association
1133 19th St., N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036

Telephone: (202) 682-0100
Contact Phone: (202) 682-0100, ext. 299
Fax: (202) 289-6555
Contact E-mail: martha.roherty@aphsa.org
Website: http://www.aphsa.org/
Available from the website.

This report analyzes the findings of a 1999 study of access to dental care for children covered by Medicaid or the State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Findings are reported as an aggregate, not state by state. The report includes sections on background and methodology, access barriers, reimbursement policy, managed dental care, efforts to change behavior, the role of safety net providers, outreach to children and families, outreach to providers, and SCHIP.

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Keywords: Oral health, Access to health care, Medicaid, Dental care, Reports, Child health, Dental caries, State Children's Health Insurance Program, Barriers, Outreach, Reimbursement, Provider participation, Children, Families

Oral Health America
410 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 352
Chicago, IL 60611

Telephone: (312) 836-9900
Fax: (312) 836-9986
E-mail: info@oralhealthamerica.org
Website: http://www.oralhealthamerica.org
Available from the website.

This paper describes the Oral Health America program and its focus to address the challenges and obstacles that must be overcome if the goal of parity in oral health care is to be met. Report topics include a discussion of (1) the disparity in oral health; (2) why oral health matters; (3) the care gap; (4) who does, and who does not, get care; (5) an overview of the barriers to oral health care; (6) who pays for care?; (7) who provides care; and (8) a discussion of what can be done. The report concludes with references.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Access to health care, Barriers, National programs, Program descriptions, Provider participation, Children, Parents, Pregnant women

Barbara Winter or Kara Ringer
Hamilton County Educational Service Center Head Start
924 Waycross Road
Cincinnati, OH 45240

Telephone: (513) 851-2899
Fax: (513) 851-5747
Contact E-mail: bwinter@hcheadstart.org or kringer@hcheadstart.org
Website: http://www.hcheadstart.org/
Contact for cost information.

This report presents data from a survey of Head Start families and primary medical and dental professionals in selected Ohio counties. Topics include family health care coverage, use, and access and medical and dental professionals' participation in Medicaid. The appendices contain survey questions and response data in four categories—child, adult, medical, and dental. Statistical data are presented in graphs, charts, and tables throughout the report.

Keywords: Oral health, Access to health care, Ohio, Health care financing, Insurance, Medicaid, Provider participation, Economic factors, Head Start, Surveys, Questionnaires, Needs assessment

American Dental Association, Online Catalog
Telephone: (800) 947-4746
Fax: (312) 440-3542
Website: http://catalog.ada.org/
Contact for cost information. Document Number: ISBN 0-910074-97-6.

This report presents responses to survey questions pertaining to dentists' participation in dental Medicaid programs. This issues covered include whether or not dentists currently treat Medicaid patients; ten reasons why they do not participate in dental Medicaid programs; the impact of fees on willingness to participate; what changes in the program would make them participate; annual gross receipts from Medicaid programs; and percentage of "no shows" by various dental plans. Statistical information is provided in graph and table format throughout the report. The appendices include information on the survey methodology, response frequencies, and a copy of the survey instrument.

Keywords: Oral health, Medicaid, Provider participation, Dentists, Dental care, Medicaid, Reimbursement, Provider participation, Surveys

American Dental Association, Online Catalog
Telephone: (800) 947-4746
Fax: (312) 440-3542
Website: http://catalog.ada.org/
Contact for cost information. Document Number: ISBN 0-910074-47-X.

This report presents responses to survey questions pertaining to dentists' provision of charitable dental care, which is defined as providing dental care free of charge or at a reduced (discounted) rate. Issues include the population to which charitable dental care was provided; average percent rate reduction offered by practice; estimate of total annual billings for charitable dental care if rate had not been granted free of charge or at a discount; and number of patients treated and hours respondent spent providing dental care free of charge in 1999. Statistical information is provided in graph and table format throughout the report. The appendices include information on the survey methodology, response frequencies, and a copy of the survey instrument.

Keywords: Oral health, Dentists, Medicaid, Dental care, Reimbursement, Provider participation, Surveys