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Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin
620 South 76th Street, Suite 120
Milwaukee, WI 53214

Telephone: (414) 292-4000
Secondary Telephone: (414) 292-4004
Fax: (414) 231-4972
Website: http://www.chawisconsin.org/oralhealth.htm
Available from the website.

This resource describes Wisconsin’s program to build a statewide system to promote oral health as part of overall health and to organize community resources to increase access to oral health care for children and adolescents with special health care needs. The resource outlines the following program services: training for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants; education and training for children, parents, caregivers, and teachers; education for health professionals, including physicians and nurses; fluoride varnish and dental sealant programs; and targeted interactive case management to link families with services. Information for families is also available.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children with special health care needs, Interdisciplinary training, Health education, Case management, Family centered services, State programs, Wisconsin, families, 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 statistical summary contains data on the content and access to fluoride in the public drinking water supply in Wisconsin; it provides total population counts and percentages on their access to fluoridated water. It includes data on water systems by fluoride status and deficient water systems by population. The fact sheet also contains the names of public water supply systems and sanitary districts in three lists: those that are adjusted for optimal content, those with a natural content above 0.7 parts per million, and those that are deficient and not adjusting the content.

Keywords: Fluorides, Water, Oral health, Wisconsin, Statistics

Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin
620 South 76th Street, Suite 120
Milwaukee, WI 53214

Telephone: (414) 292-4000
Secondary Telephone: (414) 292-4004
Fax: (414) 231-4972
Website: http://www.chawisconsin.org/oralhealth.htm
Available at no charge.

This folder contains information about Healthy Smiles for Wisconsin, a statewide effort to improve the oral health of children in the state through school and community partnerships. The folder contains an overview of the program, a draft of the 1999 Wisconsin schools oral health program profile, a draft of the public health curriculum survey, and a synopsis of community-based oral health in Wisconsin.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Dental hygiene, Child health programs, Wisconsin, Interagency cooperation, Schools, Community agencies

Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin
620 South 76th Street, Suite 120
Milwaukee, WI 53214

Telephone: (414) 292-4000
Secondary Telephone: (414) 292-4004
Fax: (414) 231-4972
Website: http://www.chawisconsin.org/oralhealth.htm
Available at no charge.

This guide provides information on and resources for dealing with oral health and prevention of early childhood caries in Wisconsin. Topics include fluoride supplementation, basic oral hygiene, dental sealants, and recommendations for preventive oral health care. A list of pediatric dentists and a list of county health departments are also provided.

Keywords: Child health, Early childhood caries, Fluorides, Dental sealants, Dental hygiene, Pediatric dentistry, County health agencies, Wisconsin, Prevention programs, Oral health

Midwest Center for Health Workforce Studies
University of Illinois at Chicago 1747 West Roosevelt Road, Suite 558, M/C/ 275
Chicago, IL 60608-1264

Telephone: (312) 413-2775
Fax: (312) 996-0868
E-mail: walton@uic.edu
Website: http://www.uic.edu/sph/ichws
Available from the website.

This report presents the results of a study on access to dental care for low-income children in Illinois. The study addressed three areas: (1) a description of the supply, distribution, and characteristics of Illinois dentists, using American Dental Association data; (2) an analysis of dental services for Illinois Medicaid-enrolled children from March 1999 through February 2000; and (3) an analysis of steps taken by Illinois and six surrounding states (Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin) to address the problems of low access to dental care for children with Medicaid. Eight policy recommendations for improving dental services to low-income children are presented. Statistics and references are also included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Access to health care, Medicaid, Children's state health insurance programs, Dentists, Underserved communities, Low income groups, Statistics, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Wisconsin

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.

These case studies present accounts of three organizations and their experiences in starting or expanding a dental project. The clinics described are the I. M. Sulzbacher Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida; the Interfaith Dental Clinic, Nashville, Tennessee; and the Harambee Dental Clinic, Madison, Wisconsin. The case studies discuss the genesis of the idea for each project, recruiting volunteers, and clinic operations.

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Keywords: Oral health, Case studies, Dental clinics, Volunteers, Florida, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Children, Families

Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin
620 South 76th Street, Suite 120
Milwaukee, WI 53214

Telephone: (414) 292-4000
Secondary Telephone: (414) 292-4004
Fax: (414) 231-4972
Website: http://www.chawisconsin.org/oralhealth.htm
Available at no charge.

This directory lists various dental access programs for uninsured or underinsured patients in Wisconsin. The information is arranged by county. Each entry includes program contact names, addresses, and details about the program, such as population served, service area, funding, personnel, and days and hours of operation.

Keywords: Oral health, Wisconsin, Access to health care, Access to dental care, Uninsured persons, Directories

Wisconsin Joint Legislative Council
One East Main Street, Suite 401
Madison, WI 53703-3382

Telephone: (608) 266-1304
Fax: (608) 266-3830
E-mail: leg.council@legis.state.wi.us
Website: http://www.legis.state.wi.us
Available from the website. Document Number: RL 2001-05.

This report discusses legislation on oral health care access by underserved persons as prepared during the 2001–2002 session of the legislature of Wisconsin. The report is divided into three parts: key provisions of the legislation; committee activity; and the legislation, which includes 2001 Senate Bill 166 and 2001 Assembly Bill 366 as well as 2001 Senate Bill 167 and 2001 Assembly Bill 367. Topics presented in the legislation include tuition assistance for dental students, oral health professionals in the public health administration regions, increases in reimbursement rates for medical assistance, reimbursements for topical fluoride treatments and water fluoridation, and licensing dentists and dental hygienists.

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Keywords: Oral health, Access to health care, Dental care, Underserved communities, Wisconsin, Low income groups, Fluorides, Licensing, State legislation, Reimbursement, Costs, Children

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 450
Arlington, VA 22202

Telephone: (202) 371-9090
Fax: (571) 527-3189
Website: http://www.astho.org
Available at no charge.

This report for policymakers provides an overview of oral health policy issues and challenges, and details initiatives in five states (Alabama, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Washington, and Wisconsin) that are working to improve oral health care for children. Those initiatives demonstrate the effective use of public and private resources and of interdisciplinary, collaborative partnerships. The report discusses the importance of children's oral health, select state programs in oral health, and recommendations and resources for states. Additional resources on oral health conclude the report. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Children, State programs, Access to health care, Dental caries, Alabama, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Washington, Wisconsin, Health care financing, Expanded eligibility, Medicaid, State Children's Health Insurance Program, State initiatives

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 report presents key findings from the Make Your Smile Count survey conducted to learn about the oral health status of children in third grade in Wisconsin. The survey was designed to (1) establish a baseline for monitoring children's oral health status; (2) assess the extent of children's oral health needs; and (3) focus the efforts of prevention programs, policies, and funding. Information on dental caries experience, the prevalence of dental sealants, and the need for urgent treatment is presented. Comparisons of the survey findings to Healthy People 2010 objectives and to other state survey findings are also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Elementary schools, Health status, Healthy People 2010, Benchmarking, State surveys, Wisconsin, Statistical data, Children