All Records Tagged: Distance Learning

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 assist health professionals in managing the oral health of infants and young children. The modules include information on performing oral screenings to identify infants and children at increased risk for oral health problems, offering referrals to oral health professionals, and providing parents with anticipatory guidance. Module titles are (1) an introduction to infants' and young children's oral health, (2) managing infants' and young children's oral health, (3) oral conditions and abnormalities, (4) prevention of oral disease, (5) nonnutritive sucking habits, (6) oral injury, and (7) infants and young children with special health care needs. Each module includes an overview, learning objectives, key points, a self-assessment quiz, references, and additional resources. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Child health, Infants, Young children, Primary care, Anticipatory guidance, Screening, Risk assessment, Disease prevention, Professional training, Training materials, Manuals, Electronic publications, Early childhood caries, Distance education

LEND Center at the University of Pittsburgh
Children's Hospital Office Building 3414 Fifth Avenue, Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2583

Telephone: (412) 692-6538
Secondary Telephone: (412) 692-6300
Fax: (412) 692-7428
E-mail: uclid@pitt.edu
Contact E-mail: rob.oliver@chp.edu
Website: http://www.uclid.org
Available from the website.

This tutorial is designed to help non-oral-health professionals who work with infants and young children and children with special health care needs identify early signs of early childhood caries (ECC), differentiate between ECC and other oral health problems, counsel families about prevention, and refer children with dental caries to a dentist.

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Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Infant health, Children with special health care needs, Early childhood caries, Prevention, Referral, Families, Dental education, Distance education, Young children

National Patient Safety Foundation
268 Summer Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02210

Telephone: (617) 391-9900
Fax: (617) 391-9999
E-mail: info@npsf.org
Website: http://www.npsf.org
$100/pkg of 100 brochures; $25/pkg of 5 posters; $85/pkg of 100 buttons; video and fact sheets available at no charge from the website.

This website describes an education program designed to promote communication between health professionals and their clients to improve health outcomes, as well as program resources. Resources include a brochure, a poster, a button, a fact sheet on health literacy statistics, and a fact sheet on words that can lead to misunderstanding. All print materials are available in English and Spanish. The brochures and posters are also available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, and Russian. A streaming video is also available from the website.

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Keywords: Health literacy, Health services delivery, Consumer education, Health education, Treatment outcomes, Spanish language materials, Non English language materials, Distance education, Oral health

Mary Beth Kinney
U.S. Indian Health Service, Division of Oral Health
801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 300
Rockville, MD 20852

Telephone: (301) 443-1106
Secondary Telephone: (800) IHS-DENT (447-3368)
Fax: (301) 594-6610
E-mail: dentaljobs@ihs.gov
Website: http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Dental/index.cfm
Limited quantities available at no charge to Indian Health Service personnel (Modules 1-4A&B, and 6); travel for clinical instructor for Module 5 paid by local clinic; no quota is assigned to this course. Document Number: DE0019.

This continuing education course is designed to help dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants in the Indian Health Service work with individuals and communities to improve the oral health status of American Indian/Alaska Native populations. The overall goal is to provide a framework for decision-making to determine an individual's risk of tooth decay and appropriate preventive and treatment strategies. The course comprises six modules. Selected topics include (1) dental caries risk assessment and Indian Health Service risk categories; (2) factors that place some individuals at greater risk of developing dental caries; and (3) issues that influence thorough caries diagnosis, documentation, prioritized treatment planning, and appropriate recall interval.

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Keywords: Oral health, Continuing education, Dental education, Public health dentistry, Public health dental hygienists, Dental caries, Risk assessment, Patient care management, American Indians, Alaska natives, Resources for professionals, Educational materials, Distance education

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 was developed for clinicians working in safety net oral health clinics. The series of five modules provides a framework for assessing an individual's risk for dental caries and determining prevention, treatment, and education strategies based on that individual's risk category. The modules also include information about caries prevention, examination, restorative treatment, and recall intervals.

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Keywords: Oral health, Low income groups, Risk assessment, Community health services, Clinics, Training materials, Distance education, Continuing education, 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

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 course is designed to help dentists and dental hygienists become familiar with concepts related to limited authorization hygiene practices in Minnesota, and it provides supplemental resources for establishing such practices. Topics include “collaborative dental hygiene practice”, nontraditional practice settings, collaborative dental hygiene agreements, and practitioner perspectives. Frequently asked questions, a work force survey, and information about direct access in states other than Minnesota are also included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Access to health care, Dentists, Dental hygienists, Distance education, Professional training, Collaboration, Work force, State programs, Minnesota

Midge Pfeffer, RDH, BS, CDHC, Community Dental Health Certificate Instructor
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
P.O. Box 19042 2740 West Mason Street
Green Bay, WI 54307-9402

Telephone: (800) 422-6982
Secondary Telephone: (920) 498-5400
Contact Phone: (920) 458-1645
E-mail: moreinfo@nwtc.edu
Contact E-mail: midge.pfeffer@nwtc.edu
Website: http://www.nwtc.edu
Preview available from the website.

This course is designed for dentists, dental hygienists, and unlicensed professional who work with a public oral health program. The program's four courses, each available for three credits include public health basic principles, public oral health programs, public health communications, and public health principles.

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Keywords: Dental care, Oral health, Curricula, Professional education, Public health dentistry, Distance education, Adults

Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Office of Oral Health
250 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108

Telephone: (617) 624-6060
Fax: (617) 624-6062
Website: http://www.mass.gov/dph/oralhealth
Available from the website.

This training prepares health professionals to participate in the MassHealth fluoride varnish program. Topics include the child health professional’s role in oral health, the etiology of oral diseases, the relationship between systemic and oral health, performing oral health assessments, identifying appropriate oral-disease-prevention strategies, and understanding when and how to apply fluoride varnish. The training includes links to online pre- and post-tests and information about receiving the BLOCK Oral Disease Toolkit. A fact sheet for health professionals and anticipatory guidance for caregivers, including an active consent form, are also available. Information for caregivers is available in multiple languages. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Fluorides, Preventive health services, Training, State programs, Massachusetts, Spanish language materials

This course provides training in oral health screening and fluoride varnish application for primary care health professionals. Topics include the etiology and prevention of dental caries, strategies for prevention, oral health screening, "lift the lip" examination (video clip), fluoride varnish application procedure (video clip), and the billing process. The course was designed to be used in conjunction with the book An Atlas of Common Dental Pathology for Primary Care Medical Professionals and educational materials for health professionals. It is also available on CD-ROM.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infant health, Child health, Screening, Dental care, Fluorides, Dental caries, Distance education, Professional education, Professional training, Training materials, CD-ROMS, Children

American College of Dentists
Executive Office American College of Dentists 839J Quince Orchard Boulevard
Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1614

Telephone: (301) 977-3223
Fax: (301) 977-3330
E-mail: info@facd.org
Website: http://www.acd.org
Available from the website.

This resource is a downloadable program for Windows computers that discusses the history of dentistry from earliest times to current. Content consists primarily of published articles; excerpts of published compilations or works; original material assembled for the resource; and images. Six self-assessment tests are also included. Audio and video clips augment textual material and images. The program is divided into eight historical sections with further subsections. The sections include the following: introduction, early times (BCE to 800 CE). Medieval (800 to 1400), Renaissance (1400-1600), Colonial (1600-1800), Industrial (1800-1900), and Modern (1900 and later).

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Keywords: Oral health, Dentistry, History, Educational materials, Multimedia, Distance education

Phoenix College, Department of Dental Programs
1202 West Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Telephone: (602) 285-7320
Fax: 602-285-7813
Website: http://www.phoenixcollege.edu/academics/departments/dental
$40; preview available from the website.

This continuing education course presents information on early childhood caries (ECC), as well as the management of a child with this infectious disease. Topics include the etiology of ECC, prevention strategies for infants and children under age 3, ECC screening methods, and rationale and techniques for the use of alternative restorative technique and fluoride varnishes.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Early childhood caries, Disease prevention, Disease management, Fluorides, Continuing education, Distance education

Public Health Foundation
1300 L Street, N.W., Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005

Telephone: (202) 218-4400
Fax: (202) 218-4409
E-mail: info@phf.org
Website: http://www.phf.org
Available from the website.

This course is designed to help health professionals implement client-centered communication practices that demonstrate cultural competency and appropriately address clients with limited health literacy and limited English proficiency. The course comprises five modules and will take approximately five hours to complete. Continuing educatioin credits (CEU/CE, CHES, CME, and CNE) are available.

• Course ID 1010508
• Course ID 1010510 (continuing Education Credits)

Keywords: Communication, Health literacy, Culturally competent services, Cultural sensitivity, Cultural diversity, Physician patient relations, Professional training, Continuing education

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 learn about all aspects of financing a safety net dental clinic and ensuring that the clinic remains financially sustainable over the long term. The series of five self-study modules present clinic staff with information about strategic planning; revenue; expenses; managing finances; and grants, contracts, and fundraising. The modules provide information about developing a business plan and include links to budget planning spreadsheet that allows users to enter and analyze data and save the analysis of the financial impacts of different decisions, assumptions, and costs. Guidance is offered on estimating revenue and expenses, developing a budget, and assessing financial sustainability. The modules also include tips on proposal writing, managing grants and contracts, and developing a fundraising plan. The modules include both national information and information specific to Ohio.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental clinics, Health care financing, Distance education, Resources for professionals, Ohio, Adults

Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Oral Health
150 North 18th Avenue, Suite 320
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Telephone: (602) 542-1866
Fax: (602) 364-1494
Website: http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/owch/ooh/index.htm
Available from the website.

This continuing education program guide contains information for health professionals about anticipatory guidance for children ages 3 and under and emphasizes the importance of establishing a dental home for children by age 1. Topics include the transmissible nature of dental caries, risk assessment for dental caries in children ages 3 and under, the knee-to-knee position for oral screening, and indications for fluoride varnish application in children ages 3 and under. The guide also contains a questionnaire for health professionals to complete at the conclusion of the program, the Arizona Academy of Pediatric Dentists' policy statement on oral health care for infants and young children, and the American Academy of Pediatrics' Caries-Risk Assessment Tool.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Dental caries, Early childhood caries, Fluorides, Resources for professionals, Continuing education, Professional training, Distance education

Rolande Tellier
California Dental Association Foundation, First Smiles Education and Training Project
1201 K Street, Suite 1511
Sacramento, CA 95814

Telephone: (916) 554-4918
Fax: (916) 498-6182
E-mail: Rolande.Loftus@cda.org
Website: http://www.cdafoundation.org/learn/first_smiles_education_and_training_program
Available from the website.

This website offers education and training for oral health professionals, medical professionals, early childhood educators, as well as education for parents and other caregivers of infants and young children (including those with special health care needs) on the prevention of early childhood caries (ECC). The content is part of a statewide initiative to address ECC in California called First Smiles. Resources for professionals include training calendars, streaming video segments, continuing education opportunities, and tools and supporting materials. Selected parent education tools include four tip sheets on age-specific anticipatory guidance (prenatal, birth to age 1, ages 1 to 2, and ages 3 to 5) and the brochure, Healthy Teeth Begin at Birth, available in 10 languages. Policies and procedures, frequently asked questions, scientific articles, news articles, and links are provided. Specific resources for creating, implementing, and evaluating community-based oral health programs for young children residing in rural areas and for working with children with special health care needs are also presented.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Children with special health care needs, Rural environment, Disease prevention, Early childhood caries, Educational materials, Continuing education, Dental education, Medical education, Distance education, Resources for professionals

California Dental Association
1201 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Telephone: (800) 232-7645
E-mail: contactcda@cda.org
Website: http://www.cda.org
Available at no charge to CDA members.

This continuing education activity for oral health professionals comprises four modules on the prevention of dental caries in infants and young children from birth through age 5, including children with special health care needs. Contents include an overview of early childhood caries (ECC), causes of ECC and how to prevent it, and oral health assessment and billing.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Children with special health care needs, Early childhood caries, Disease prevention, Distance education, Continuing education, Resources for professionals

California Dental Association Foundation, First Smiles Education and Training Project
1201 K Street, Suite 1511
Sacramento, CA 95814

Telephone: (916) 554-4918
Fax: (916) 498-6182
E-mail: Rolande.Loftus@cda.org
Website: http://www.cdafoundation.org/learn/first_smiles_education_and_training_program
Available from the website.

This continuing education course for oral health professionals provides information on how to detect dental caries in young children, including those with special health care needs, and how to provide early interventions to manage the disease process. Topics include the causes and costs of early childhood caries (ECC), ECC prevention, risk assessment for infants and young children, and documenting and billing for fluoride varnish application.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Children with special health care needs, Early childhood caries, Disease prevention, Risk assessment, Dental care, Early intervention services, Fluorides, Continuing education, Distance education, Resources for professionals

National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics
2360 West Joppa Road, Suite 320
Lutherville, MD 21093

Telephone: (410) 583-0600
Fax: (410) 583-0520
E-mail: info@nchpeg.org
Website: http://www.nchpeg.org
Available from the website.

This resource for teachers, students, and oral health professionals provides information on genetics concepts and their applications in practice. Contents include case studies, a genetics primer, clinical reviews, and additional resources. Self-review questions at the end of each case study help gauge understanding of key concepts. The primer includes illustrations depicting the patterns of inheritance most likely to be encountered in practice. The clinical reviews address oral manifestations for each condition, highlighted in the case studies.

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Keywords: Oral health, Genetics education, Dentistry, Distance education

U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
540 Gaither Road, Suite 2000
Rockville, MD 20850

Telephone: (301) 427-1104
Secondary Telephone: (800) 358-9295
E-mail: http://info.ahrq.gov
Website: http://www.ahrq.gov
Available from the website.

This website serves as a central repository of ideas and tools for assessing, measuring, promoting, and improving the quality of health care; a standardized description of innovations and quality tools; and opportunities for learning and networking. The site’s content may be browsed by single or multiple subjects including client population, stage of care, setting of care, client care process, Institute of Medicine domains of quality, organizational purpose, and disease or clinical category. Resources to inform and guide efforts, instructions for submitting an innovation, and information about funding opportunities are also provided.

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Keywords: Health care delivery, Access to health care, Diffusion of innovation, Quality assurance, Program improvement, Federal programs, Distance education

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333

Telephone: (800) 232-4636
Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348
E-mail: cdc@cdcinfo.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov
Available from the website.

This online course discusses the significance of health literacy in the public health profession. It provides practical steps to apply the principles and strategies of health literacy in daily activity. Course contents include an introduction and definition of health literacy; a discussion of why it matters; and applying health literacy to practice, including suggestions on how to improve health literacy, barriers to overcome, guiding principles, planning, evaluation, partnerships, and cultural competence. Sections online also provide resources and a glossary.

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Keywords: Health literacy, Public health, Educational materials, Resources for professionals, Distance education, Oral health, Adults

National Training Institute for Child Care Health Consultants
University of North Carolina, Department of Maternal and Child Health 116-A South Merritt Mill Road, CB# 8126
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8126

Telephone: (919) 966-3780
Fax: (919) 843-4752
E-mail: nti@unc.edu
Website: http://www.nti.unc.edu/
Available from the website.

This training course is designed to help child care health consultants (CCHCs) assist child care facilities in improving their oral health practices and policies. Topics include tooth development, oral diseases, prevention, access to care, oral health promotion, and children with special health care needs. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Child care, Children with special health care needs, Distance education, Educational materials, Children

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

Connecticut Department of Public Health, Office of Oral Health
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308

Telephone: (860) 509-7382
Fax: (860) 509-7853
E-mail: linda.ferraro@ct.gov
Website: http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3125&q=388844&dphNav_GID=1601
Available from the website.

These resources are components of a public-awareness campaign in Connecticut designed to build partnerships among oral health, general health, and social service professionals and parents and other caregivers to reduce oral disease in infants and children enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). The resources focus on the importance of oral health and oral health care during infancy and early childhood, with an emphasis on the age 1 dental visit. Contents include a 1-hour webinar; a program fact sheet and resource list; a map of dental home networks in relation to WIC sites; and referral forms. Posters on infant oral health are provided in English and Spanish. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Public awareness campaigns, Infants, Young children, Disease prevention, Health promotion, Distance education, Fluorides, Forms, WIC program, State initiatives, Connecticut, Spanish language materials

Connecticut Department of Public Health, Office of Oral Health
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308

Telephone: (860) 509-7382
Fax: (860) 509-7853
E-mail: linda.ferraro@ct.gov
Website: http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3125&q=388844&dphNav_GID=1601
Available from the website.

These resources are components of a public-awareness campaign in Connecticut designed to build partnerships among oral health, general health, and social service professionals and parents and other caregivers to reduce oral disease in infants and children enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). The resources focus on the importance of oral health and oral health care during infancy and early childhood, with an emphasis on the age 1 dental visit. Contents include a program fact sheet, a map of dental home networks in relation to WIC sites, a dental home referral form, and a client instruction sheet for fluoride varnish aftercare written in English and Spanish. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Public awareness campaigns, Infants, Young children, Disease prevention, Health promotion, Distance education, Fluorides, Forms, WIC program, State initiatives, Connecticut, Spanish language materials

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 provide Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment medical providers (i.e., physicians, nurse practitioners) and other health professionals in Maryland with knowledge and skills to reduce the incidence of dental caries among children ages 3 and under and to contribute to the establishment of a dental home. The series of four modules provides information on the role of medical providers in children's oral health. Also included are a description of the dental caries process and instructions on how to conduct a dental caries risk assessment. Finally, the modules address the provision of anticipatory guidance, the application of fluoride varnish, and the importance of referring young children to a dentist. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Disease prevention, Anticipatory guidance, Risk assessment, Dental caries, Fluorides, Referrals, EPSDT, Screening, Distance education, Professional training, Maryland

Association of Schools of Public Health
1900 M Street, NW, Suite 710
Washington, DC 20036

Telephone: (202) 296-1099
Fax: (202) 296-1252
E-mail: info@asph.org
Website: http://www.asph.org
Available from the website.

This online course comprises 11 modules based on the 11 chapter topics in the book Milestones in Public Health. The course serves as a tool for teaching undergraduate students, graduate students in public health, and medical and clinical-education students about the major milestones in public health in the United States over the last century. These milestones relate to vaccines and smallpox, automotive safety, environmental health, infectious disease control, cancer, cardiovascular disease, safer and healthier foods, advances in maternal and child health, oral health, addiction, and the U.S. public health infrastructure. The modules work together as part of an overall semester-long course and, in addition, each module can stand alone for inclusion in other courses or for use in both formal and informal teaching situations. Individuals may also use the course for self-guided learning about the public health milestones. The course is available in SCORM-compatible files that can be used with Blackboard/WebCT and open-source content-management systems such as Moodle. The complete course includes instructors’ guides, PowerPoint lectures, faculty-directed case studies, and student directed problem-based learning cases.

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Keywords: Public health, History, Professional education, Distance education, Teaching, Case studies, Oral health

Pfizer
235 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017

Telephone: (212) 733-2323
Website: http://www.pfizer.com/home
Available from the website.

This book provides an overview of milestones in public health during the last century in the United States. The milestones discussed are those identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They are advances in (1) addiction, (2) automotive safety, (3) cancer, (4) cardiovascular disease, (5) environmental and occupational health, (6) food safety, (7) infectious disease control, (8) maternal and child health, (9) oral health, and (10) vaccines. One chapter in the book is devoted to each milestone. Each chapter is written by a different expert, and each explores historical developments related to the milestone and presents a case study of the milestone and a vignette illustrating another facet of the milestone. Predictions of advances still to come are offered, as well. The book includes a prologue, an epilogue, and references. Also available as a course.

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Keywords: Public health, History, Drug addiction, Motor vehicle safety, Cancer, Cardiovascular diseases, Environmental health, Occupational safety and health, Food safety, Communicable disease control, Women's health, Child health, Oral health, Vaccines, Distance education, Children, Infants, Parents

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Primary Care and Rural Health, Oral Health Program
P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570

Telephone: (573) 751-6219
Secondary Telephone: (800) 891-7415
Fax: (573) 522-8146
E-mail: info@dhss.mo.gov
Website: http://health.mo.gov/living/families/oralhealth/index.php
Available from the website.

This website provides training and other resources for health professionals and community volunteers on providing oral health preventive services for infants and children in Missouri. Contents include a program summary and information about becoming a volunteer and finding an oral health consultant. Additional resources include screener training for dentists and dental hygienists and training for health professionals on implementing an oral health component and applying topical fluoride varnish. Presentations for use in conjunction with kindergarten through high school health curriculum are also available in English, Spanish, and Native American versions. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Infant health, Child health, Population surveillance, Screening, School health education, Referrals, Community based services, Prevention programs, Training, Fluorides, State programs, Missouri, Infants, Children, Spanish language materials

Special Care Advocates in Dentistry
Website: http://saiddent.org
Available from the website.

This set of 15 modules provides information to help oral health professionals care for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental retardation (MR), and mental illness. Each module contains a brief review of the purpose and learning objectives, an introduction, and references. Topics include reviews of MR and other conditions such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, maladaptive behaviors, genetic syndromes, and mental illness; the use of dental sedation, immobilization and positioning devices, and general anesthesia; clinical concerns in dental care; treatment planning for the severely disabled and the impact on prosthetic, restorative, and surgical services; the provision of services to disabled individuals residing in the community; administrative issues in the practice of dentistry in the MR or mental health (MH) institutional setting; and a review of research needs and opportunities in MH/MR facilities.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Dentistry, Special health care needs, Mental retardation, Developmental disabilities, Down syndrome, Cerebral palsy, Patient care management, Resources for professionals, Training materials, Distance education

Beth Ogata
Pacific West MCH Distance Learning Network
University of Washington, Center on Human Development and Disability Box 357920
Seattle, WA 98195-7920

Telephone: (206) 543-7701
E-mail: chdd@u.washington.edu
Contact E-mail: bogata@u.washington.edu
Website: http://depts.washington.edu/chdd
Available from the website.

This curriculum is designed for health professionals who wish to learn more about nutrition and oral health for children, including children with special health care needs. The curriculum contains five modules: (1) typical oral health development in children, (2) nutrition-related risk factors for dental caries, (3) influence of special health care needs on oral health, (4) prevention of nutrition-related oral health problems, and (5) screening for nutrition-related oral health problems. Also included are a section on using the modules and a credits and acknowledgments section. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Child health, Oral health, Nutrition, Children with special health care needs, Dental caries, Prevention, Screening, Curricula, Continuing education, Distance education, Dental education, Training materials, Children

Ohio Department of Health, Oral Health Program
246 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Telephone: (614) 466-4180
Fax: (614) 564-2421
E-mail: BCHS@odh.ohio.gov
Website: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhPrograms/ohs/oral/oral1.aspx
Available from the website.

This website contains tools and information for starting and operating clinics that deliver oral health care services to individuals and families in Ohio regardless of their ability to pay. Content includes data sources and publications; a map and list of oral health professional shortage areas; distance learning curricula; a list of oral health grantmaking organizations; clinical guidelines, policies, and positions; job postings; information about the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program; resources on Medicaid and Ohio's dental practice act and rules; discussion lists and e-newsletters; a database of safety net dental clinics in Ohio; and links to related organization Web sites.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental clinics, Clinic administration, Financing, Health care delivery, Distance education, Work force, Web sites, Resources for professionals, Ohio

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 health and early childhood professionals working in community settings (e.g., Head Start, home visiting, WIC staff) promote oral health in the course of promoting general health for infants, children, and their families. Topics include tooth decay, risk factors, and prevention; oral health risk assessment and oral health screening; and anticipatory guidance for parents. Each of the four modules includes an overview, learning objectives, key points, a post-test, and resources. A glossary and a list of presentations, print materials, and videotapes are also presented. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Curricula, Internet, Health personnel, Child care providers, Head Start, WIC Program, Infant health, Child health, Families, Parents, Dental caries, Risk factors, High risk children, Prevention, Screening, Anticipatory guidance, Distance education

Columbia University Medical Center, School of Dental and Oral Surgery
630 West 168th Street, PH-7E
New York, NY 10032

Telephone: (212) 305-3890
Website: http://dental.columbia.edu
Available from the website.

This training program provides non-oral health professionals with an introduction to oral health and tooth decay in infants and toddlers. The program discusses the prevalence of tooth decay among children, tooth decay as a chronic disease, unmet oral health care needs among children, and the consequences of these unmet needs. Other topics include an overview of oral health in America, tooth decay, and periodontal disease and its consequences. Topics are reviewed in developmental time periods (from conception to birth and early childhood). Additional information about treatment options, action steps, recommendations for states, and other sources of program support are included, along with a list of references. The materials are presented in HTML and videotape formats. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Early childhood caries, Periodontal diseases, Disease prevention, Training materials, Professional training, Audiovisual materials, Distance education

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.

• Webstream
• For Purchase

Keywords: Oral health, Prenatal care, Dental care, Continuing education, Nurses, Physicians, Health educators, Dentists, State programs, New York, Distance education, Pregnant women, Young children

Marcio Guelmann
University of Florida College of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry
P.O. Box 100426
Gainesville, FL 32610-0434

Telephone: 352.273.7631
Fax: 352.846.2738
E-mail: randerson@dental.ufl.edu
Website: http://www.dental.ufl.edu/Offices/Pediatric/
Available from the website.

This continuing education course for oral health professionals presents information on issues associated with providing oral health care to individuals with disabilities. Topics include demographic and social status, barriers to accessing oral health care, oral health considerations with major disabling conditions, and practical clinical information that will assist general dentists in safely providing appropriate oral health care to individuals with disabilities. Modules cover definitions, physical disorders, mental disorders, traumatic injuries, substance abuse, general management issues, and providing specific treatment. The course also includes an overview of the educational goals and course content as well as a glossary and links.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Dentistry, Special health care needs, Patient care, Disabilities, Resources for professionals, Professional education, Continuing education, Distance education

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 clinicians learn about providing oral health care to infants and children from birth through age 3. The modules provide information about prevention, risk assessment, and anticipatory guidance. Also included is guidance on how to manage children's behavior, with information on expectations, parental involvement, and helpful techniques. Providing restorative treatment is covered, with an emphasis on decision-making, positioning, restoration options, and alternatives to restoration. Finally, the modules address the management of emergency oral health care.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Anticipatory guidance, Patient care management, Emergencies, Distance education, Ohio

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 series of courses addresses concepts of collaborative dental hygiene practice (CDHP) in Minnesota and provides tools and resources for planning and establishing such a practice. Topics include oral public health, an introduction to CDHP, and collaborative practice examples. Future courses will address a sustainable business model and risk and liability.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental caries, Access to health care, Underserved communities, Public health services, State programs, Minnesota

American Academy of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098

Telephone: (847) 434-4000
Fax: (847) 434-8000
Website: http://www.aap.org
Contact for cost information.

This training course for pediatricians and other health professionals provides an overview of how to conduct an oral health risk assessment and triage for infants and young children from birth to age 3. The information is based on the American Academy of Pediatrics' policy statement, Oral Health Risk Assessment Timing and Establishment of a Dental Home. Topics include the role of the health professional in assessing children's oral health, the pathogenesis of dental caries, risk assessment, prevention strategies, establishing a dental home, and oral health education. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Children, Risk assessment, Disease prevention, Dental caries, Early childhood caries, Dental care, Distance education, Continuing education, Resources for professionals

University of Connecticut Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030

Telephone: (860) 679-2000
E-mail: ccda@up.uchc.edu
Website: http://www.uchc.edu
Available from the website.

This curriculum is intended for use by primary care physicians, residents, and medical students to improve their effectiveness in providing oral health services for infants and children in Connecticut. The curriculum includes lectures (in videotape or PowerPoint formats) and a case-study browser on topics such as infant oral health, tooth decay and its sequelae, understanding the etiology of tooth decay, screening children for tooth decay, and when to refer children to the dentist. Also provided are a faculty contact list, a directory of which towns in the state have fluoridated water, materials available for downloading to handheld computers, external Web links to relevant organizational sites, and a follow-up test. Continuing medical education credit is available.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Dental caries, Early childhood caries, Disease prevention, Pediatric dentistry, Professional education, Curricula, Case studies, Distance education, Adults

New York University College of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Weissman, 421 First Avenue, 976
New York, NY 10010

Telephone: (212) 998-9656
Fax: (2120 995-4242
E-mail: lr3@nyu.edu
Available from the website.

This website offers a train-the-trainer continuing education course for health professionals who work with Early Head Start and Head Start. Topics include prenatal care, pregnancy, and oral health; oral pathology of the infant and young child; oral manifestation of systemic disease; tooth formation, tooth eruption, and teething; nutritive and nonnutritive sucking; acquisition of the oral flora; oral hygiene and preventing early childhood caries; fluoride benefits; diet and nutrition; oral facial trauma and child abuse; simple rules for good oral health; and a summary of anticipatory guidance. Also provided on the Web site are a completion certificate and quiz, references, and resources.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infant health, Teething, Child health, Early childhood caries, Disease prevention, Dental hygiene, Fluorides, Continuing education, Head Start, Professional education, Training, World Wide Web, Distance education, Young children

American Academy of Pediatrics, Children's Oral Health Initiative
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove VIllage, IL 60007

Telephone: (866) 843-2271
Secondary Telephone: (847) 434-4779
E-mail: oralhealth@aap.org
Website: http://www2.aap.org/oralhealth
Available from the website.

This continuing education activity is designed to raise awareness among pediatricians and other health professionals about the importance of oral health in infants, children, and adolescents; to increase health professionals’ competence in providing oral health guidance and preventive care; and to encourage a shared responsibility for oral health. Topics include basic anatomy, oral development, screening, dental caries, preventive care, fluoride, special health care needs, oral habits, pathology, injury, oral findings, systemic diseases, and adolescent health. Tools for educators of medical professionals are also included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Pediatric services, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Pediatricians, Students, Continuing education, Professional education, Distance education

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 provide school-based dental sealant program (SBSP) staff with an understanding of the history, operations, and principles of SBSPs funded by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). Contents include guidelines for infection control and information about tooth selection and assessment for sealants; the sealant-application process; and SBSP operations, with an emphasis on requirements that apply to programs funded by ODH. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, School personnel, Dental sealants, School based management, School health programs, Curricula, Distance education, Ohio, Children

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Suite 540
Leawood, KS 66211

Telephone: (913) 906-6000
Secondary Telephone: (800) 274-7928
Fax: (913) 906-6096
E-mail: stfmoffice@stfm.org
Website: http://www.stfm.org
Available from the website.

This curriculum comprises eight modules addressing oral health for children, adults, pregnant women, and older adults. Modules include presenter notes, companion videos, an implementation guide, educational objectives, test questions, and text resources. Information to help clinicians obtain reimbursement from Medicaid programs for fluoride applications is included. Pocket cards and applications for handheld devices summarizing key point-of-care information on child oral health, adult oral health, and dental emergencies are available. Posters in English and Spanish may also be downloaded from the website.

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• Mobile App

Keywords: Oral health, Children, Pregnant women, Curricula, Dental care, Financing, Resources for professionals, Continuing education, Spanish language materials, Distance education, Multimedia

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 series of four modules is designed to increase knowledge among Medicaid/Healthcheck primary care medical professionals and other health professionals about reducing the incidence of dental caries in infants and children under age 3 and to contribute to the establishment of a dental home. Topics include the role of primary care medical professionals; the dental caries process; caries risk assessment; and anticipatory guidance, fluoride varnish, and referral.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Primary care, Preventive health services, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Medicaid, State programs, Ohio

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 course is designed to help oral health professionals ensure that young children with special health care needs have access to comprehensive, family-centered, and community-based services. Continuing education credits from the Indian Health Service or the American Dental Hygienists' Association will be awarded upon successful completion of the course. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Curricula, Dental care, Children with special health care needs, Young children, Disease prevention, Resources for professionals, Dental education, Distance education

HOPE Project
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 8450
La Jolla, CA 92093

Telephone: (858) 534-9454
Fax: (858) 534-9404
E-mail: hopeproject@ucsd.edu
Contact E-mail: jshuang@ucsd.edu
Website: http://www.naspghan.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=28
Available from the website.

This brochure describes a curriculum designed to educate clinicians and clinicians in training about how to recognize children at risk for obesity and its co-morbidities and how to promote healthy weight among children and families. The brochure provides an overview of the HOPE (Health and Obesity: Prevention and Education) Project and describes the curriculum format, topics, and objectives; educational targets; and sample resources. Continuing education, maintenance of board certification, and professional society support are also addressed.

• Brochure
• How To Join

Keywords: Child health, Curricula, Health professions, Interdisciplinary training, Health promotion, Nutrition, Obesity, Oral health, Program descriptions, Brochures, Distance education, Children

FrameWorks Institute
1776 I Street, N.W., Ninth Floor
Washington, DC 20006

E-mail: info@FrameWorksinstitute.org
Website: http://www.FrameWorksInstitute.org
Available from the website.

This self-guided eWorkshop explores how Americans think about children's oral health, and how communications strategies can reframe the issue to build support for the reforms that advocates put forward to improve the oral health system. It also introduces the Watch Your Mouth public awareness campaign. The eWorkshop is intended to provide advocates and experts with a clear understanding of both the current state of public understanding of children's oral health, and the tools needed to lead the public to a more informed understanding of the need for systemic change. The resource contains slides, audio, video, exercises, and links to outside resources.

• EWorkshop
• Program Web Site

Keywords: Oral health, Public awareness campaigns, Diffusion of innovation, Attitude change, Public policy, Systems development, Program improvement, Distance education, Children