All Records Tagged: Surveillance

American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2678

Telephone: (312) 440-2500
Fax: (312) 440-7494
E-mail: info@ada.org
Website: http://www.ada.org
Contact for cost information.

This document reports on a survey of programs that provide oral health services to people who are elderly, disabled, homebound, and living in institutions and people with health problems and with low incomes. The report describes methods used to eliminate barriers to dental care, delivery of dental care, program funding, and recruitment of dentists. A sample of the survey instrument is provided.

Keywords: Oral health, Access to health care, Statistics, Program management, Surveys

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. Document Number: ISBN 0-910074-96-8.

This report presents selected highlights of data from a1999 survey studying various aspects of individual dentists' career progression and characteristics of the dentists' current practice. Where possible, the report makes comparisons between male and female dentists and between dentists under age 40 and ages 40 and over, and by gender within age groups. The appendices provide the survey methodology, supplemental tables, a glossary, and the survey instrument. Extensive tables and figures provide statistical data.

Keywords: Oral health, Dentistry, Dentists, Surveys, Careers, Age factors, Sex characteristics, Statistical data, Work force

Arkansas Department of Health, Office of Oral Health
4815 West Markham, Slot 18
Little Rock, AR 72205

Telephone: (501) 661-2595
Secondary Telephone: (501) 661-2000
Fax: (501) 661-2055
Website: http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programsServices/oralhealth/Pages/default.aspx
Available from the website.

This report describes an Arkansas project to identify children with oral health needs and help the children and their families access quality dental care. Section topics include the project purpose, methods, findings, discussion, summary, and recommendations. Statistical information is provided for survey subjects by ethnic group, children referred for dental care, children with sealants, history of caries, and untreated decay in Little Rock students screened.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Screening, Access to health care, Dental caries, School age children, Child health, Arkansas, Children

Vermont Department of Health
P.O. Box 70 108 Cherry Street
Burlington, VT 05402

Telephone: (802) 863-7606
Secondary Telephone: (800) 464-4343
Fax: (802) 865-7701
Website: http://www.healthvermont.gov
Available from the website.

This report presents detailed profiles of dentists practicing in Vermont from a survey taken in October 2003. Topics include Vermont dentists' demographic characteristics, distribution of full time equivalents, training and education, and practice characteristics. The first survey of dentists was conducted in 1999 and is updated every two years. The current report includes dentists who renewed their license as of the end of October, 2003 and compares data between 2001 and 2003. Detailed notes and definitions, and a copy of the survey are included in the appendices. Survey statistics are presented in tables throughout the report.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dentists, State surveys, Vermont, Questionnaires, Needs assessment, Statistical data

Georgia Health Policy Center
Georgia State University P.O. Box 3992
Atlanta, GA 30302-3992

Telephone: (404) 413-0314
Fax: (404) 413-0316
E-mail: ghpc@gsu.edu
Website: http://aysps.gsu.edu/ghpc
Available from the website.

This report documents progress made in providing oral health services to children with low incomes in Georgia and illustrates continuing challenges. Detailed tables outline calendar year 2003 Medicaid claims data on children ages 19 and younger enrolled in Medicaid and PeachCare, the State Children's Health Insurance Program, or fiscal year 2004 Oral Health Prevention Program service utilization. The study methodology is outlined, a summary of notable statewide observations is provided, and a map of Georgia public health districts and care management organizations are included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adolescents, Utilization review, Health services, State programs, State Children's Health Insurance Program, Medicaid, Georgia, Statistical data

Nevada State Health Division, Oral Health Initiative
4150 Technology Way, Suite 210
Carson City, NV 89706

Telephone: (775) 684-4285
Website: http://health.nv.gov/CC_OralHealth.htm
Available from the website.

This report outlines results of a 2006 statewide survey in Nevada of school-based dental sealant programs targeting schools in which at least 50 percent of the children enrolled are eligible for the National School Lunch Program.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental sealants, School age children, Low income groups, State programs, State surveys, Nevada, Children

Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health
Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine 707 S.W. Gaines Road, Mail Code CDRCP
Portland, OR 97239-2998

Telephone: (503) 494-1930
E-mail: cahmi@ohsu.edu
Website: http://www.childhealthdata.org
Available from the website.

This document demonstrates how the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) and the National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (NS-CSHCN) can be used to establish a baseline and monitor improvement in child and adolescent health and well-being. Contents include a series of charts listing Healthy People 2020 objectives and related NSCH and NS-CSHCN measures and indicators. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Healthy People 2020, National surveys, Survey data, Child health, Children with special health care needs, Comparative analysis, Measures, Oral health, Children

MEPS Project Director
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
Contact Phone: (301) 427-1406
E-mail: http://info.ahrq.gov
Contact E-mail: mepsprojectdirector@ahrq.hhs.gov
Website: http://www.ahrq.gov
Available from the website.

This resource provides 2008 data on dental visits for a nationally representative household survey of the U.S. population. Content includes data files in ASCII and SAS transport formats, documentation, a codebook, SAS and SPSS programming statements, and questionnaires. The data files contain the following variables: the date of the visit, the type of provider seen, the reason for the visit, whether the visit was due to an accident, and whether medicines were prescribed.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Office visits, Treatment, Data sources, Research methodology, Federal initiatives

Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Oral and Health Delivery Systems
Lucas State Office Building 321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319

Telephone: (515) 242-6383
Secondary Telephone: (866) 528-4020
Fax: (515) 242-6384
Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/OHDS/OralHealth.aspx
Available from the website.

This report describes the process and results of an open-mouth survey of children enrolled in Head Start in Iowa. Contents include a description of the objectives, methods, and results and a discussion of the baseline survey and how Iowa compared to national averages. Statistical data are provided on age, race and ethnicity, and oral health status. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Head Start, Young children, Screening, State surveys, Statistical data, Iowa

Tracy Rodgers
Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Oral and Health Delivery Systems
Lucas State Office Building 321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319

Telephone: (515) 242-6383
Secondary Telephone: (866) 528-4020
Contact Phone: (515) 281-7715
Fax: (515) 242-6384
Contact Fax: (515) 242-6384
Contact E-mail: trodgers@idph.state.ia.us
Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/OHDS/OralHealth.aspx
Available at no charge.

This protocol was developed for use by health professionals in conducting school-based oral health screenings in Iowa. The protocol addresses the consent form; the parent referral letter; infection control, lighting, retraction, and visualization; visibility; instrumentation; and screening for cavitated lesions, filled teeth, and dental sealants. A parental consent form is included; it may be used to obtain permission to perform an oral health screening, a height and weight screening, or both. The form includes questions about the child’s dental home, dental visits, insurance, and eligibility for the National School Lunch Program. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Health screening, Protocols, Population surveillance, State surveys, Iowa

Tracy Rodgers
Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Oral and Health Delivery Systems
Lucas State Office Building 321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319

Telephone: (515) 242-6383
Secondary Telephone: (866) 528-4020
Contact Phone: (515) 281-7715
Fax: (515) 242-6384
Contact Fax: (515) 242-6384
Contact E-mail: trodgers@idph.state.ia.us
Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/OHDS/OralHealth.aspx
Available from the website.

This report discusses the process for, and results of, an oral health screening of students in third grade in Iowa. Contents include data and discussion on oral health status indicators and payment sources for dental care in the current year, and as they compare to indicators and sources in prior years.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Elementary schools, Health status, Dental sealants, Reimbursement, Population surveillance, State surveys, Iowa

Warren LeMay
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 summarizes information on the oral disease burden of people in Wisconsin. It highlights groups and regions in the state that are at highest risk for oral health problems and discusses strategies to prevent these problems and to provide access to oral health care. Comparisons are made with national data and to Healthy People 2010 goals.

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Keywords: Oral health, Population surveillance, Health status, Risk factors, Disease prevention, Access to health care, Health objectives, Statistical data, Comparative analysis, Wisconsin, Pregnant women, Children, Adolescents

Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center
U.S. Office of Head Start Telephone: (866) 763-6481
Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc
Available from the website.

This document presents findings on needs, strengths, and challenges related to Delaware's early childhood programs at the state, local, and organizational (program) level organized by 10 priority areas established by the Head Start Collaboration Office. It includes an assessment of systems and services and collaboration and coordination among agencies and organizations that provide services to families with low incomes. The document further discusses the following priority areas found to require the most urgent levels of collaboration and coordination between programs and agencies that serve children who are eligible for Head Start: homelessness, coordination with local education agencies, and oral health services. Demographic and other data are provided in the appendices.

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Keywords: Head Start, Low income groups, Young children, Needs assessment, Collaboration, Service coordination, Statistical data, State programs, Delaware

Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Oral and Health Delivery Systems
Lucas State Office Building 321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319

Telephone: (515) 242-6383
Secondary Telephone: (866) 528-4020
Fax: (515) 242-6384
Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/OHDS/OralHealth.aspx
Available from the website.

This report describes the process and results of an oral health screening of children participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Contents also include a description of screening objectives, a discussion of targeted populations of children and of the state I-Smile program, and a review of conclusions. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, WIC program, Screening, State surveys, Iowa

Nevada State Health Division, Oral Health Initiative
4150 Technology Way, Suite 210
Carson City, NV 89706

Telephone: (775) 684-4285
Website: http://health.nv.gov/CC_OralHealth.htm
Available from the website.

This report presents findings from an oral health survey of students in Head Start in Nevada. Topics include population estimates on four oral health indicators: untreated tooth decay, treated decay, dental caries experience, and early childhood caries. Estimates are also presented relative to Healthy People 2020 targets. Additional topics include demographics, affordability and accessibility of oral health care, and the relationship between body mass index and overall oral health. A summary of key findings is also available.

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• Summary Of Key Findings

Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Young children, Head Start, Dental caries, Early childhood caries, Dental care, Access to health care, Healthy People 2020, State surveys, Data, Nevada

Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Oral and Health Delivery Systems
Lucas State Office Building 321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319

Telephone: (515) 242-6383
Secondary Telephone: (866) 528-4020
Fax: (515) 242-6384
Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/OHDS/OralHealth.aspx
Available from the website.

This report describes the process and results of the Spring 2012 open-mouth survey of third grade students in Iowa. Topics include the prevalence of untreated tooth decay in children and its impact on a child's ability to eat, sleep, and learn in school; the role health insurance plays in accessing or obtaining care; and a comparison of oral health status from previous surveys. Contents include objectives, methods, and results of the survey as well as a discussion of the results.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Iowa, State surveys, Dental caries, Tooth diseases, Trends

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 report focuses on individual state efforts to advance one or more of the five action steps outlined in the Surgeon General's National Call to Action to Promote Oral Health. The five action steps used as categories in the report include (1) change perceptions of oral health; (2) overcome barriers by replicating effective programs and proven efforts; (3) build the science base and accelerate science transfer; (4) increase oral health workforce diversity, capacity, and flexibility; and (5) increase collaboration. Each category includes summaries of individual state efforts.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, State surveys, Strategic plans, Models, Collaboration, Health care delivery, Case studies, Community programs

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC2290 Building 31, Room 2C39
Bethesda, MD 20892

Telephone: (866) 232-4528
Fax: (301) 480-4098
E-mail: nidcrinfo@mail.nih.gov
Website: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov
Available from the website.

This report outlines the plan of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to eliminate oral health disparities and increase oral health awareness in all subgroups of the U.S. population. The first initiative proposes research to eliminate health disparities in oral infections, oral and pharyngeal cancers, and craniofacial injuries. The second initiative suggests enhancing research capacity through training and career development, as well as by ensuring appropriate representation in clinical trials. The third initiative recommends increasing information dissemination by using existing federal health communication and education programs for the underserved, expanding outreach programs and promoting partnerships with communities and institutions, and targeting populations with health disparities. Activity plans accompany each initiative.

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Keywords: Oral health, Access to health care, Health promotion, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Families

Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors
1838 Fieldcrest Drive
Sparks, NV 89434

Telephone: (775) 626-5008
Fax: (775) 626-9268
E-mail: info@astdd.org
Website: http://www.astdd.org
Available from the website.

This study identifies state-reported barriers to the Water Fluoridation Reporting System (WFRS), a multi-state system for monitoring the quality of water fluoridation that was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Oral Health and the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors. Report sections include background and introduction; a review of the study methodology; results, including an outline of respondents, WFRS utilization, and barriers to using WFRS; a discussion and summary of the findings, limitations, and strengths; recommendations; and conclusions. The appendices include the assessment tool provided to state dental directors and a table of responses to the assessments returned by state dental directors.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, National programs, Program evaluation, Surveys

Center for Law and Social Policy
1200 18th Street, N.W., Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036

Telephone: (202) 906-8000
Fax: (202) 842-2885
E-mail: http://www.clasp.org/about/contact
Website: http://www.clasp.org
Available from the website.

This policy brief examines Early Head Start Program Information Report data from 2000 to 2001, describes the unique features of the program, and discusses these features within the context of the overall Head Start program. Sections give overviews of findings from the following groups participating in the Early Head Start program: children and pregnant women, families, teachers, and programs. The brief provides data on those enrolled in Early Head Start, including employment, need for child care, income levels, and qualifications of Head Start teachers.

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Keywords: Oral health, Early Head Start, Head Start, Program descriptions, Young children, Pregnant women, Federal MCH programs, Infant health, Child health, Child care, Family support services, Surveys, Utilization review

National Center for Health Statistics
3311 Toledo Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782

Telephone: (301) 458-4000
Secondary Telephone: (800) 232-4636
Fax: (301) 458-4020
E-mail: nchsquery@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs
Available at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: DHHS Pub. no. (PHS) 2005-1250.

This report presents national estimates of access to oral health care for the following five subgroups of Hispanic or Latino individuals in the United States: Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, and other Hispanic or Latino. Topics include utilizing oral health care services, meeting oral health needs that are unmet due to cost, and identifying and understanding subgroup differences. Statistical information is presented in charts, graphs, and tables throughout the report.

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Keywords: Oral health, Access to health care, Dental care, Health care utilization, Costs, Barriers, Hispanic Americans, Mexican Americans, Cuban Americans, Puerto Ricans, Ethnic groups, Minority groups, Statistics, National surveys

Jill Beckwith
Rhode Island Kids Count
One Union Station
Providence, RI 02903

Telephone: (401) 351-9400
Contact Phone: x20
Fax: (401) 351-1758
E-mail: rikids@rikidscount.org
Contact E-mail: jbeckwith@rikidscount.org
Website: http://www.rikidscount.org/matriarch
Single copies available at no charge.

This issue brief covers issues related to access to oral health care for children in Rhode Island. It includes information on (1) why oral health is important, (2) children at greatest risk for unmet oral health needs, (3) the Special Senate Commission on oral health; (4) the Rhode Island Oral Health Access Project, (4) availability of oral health services for children receiving medical assistance, (5) oral health services for Rhode Island children, and (6) strategies to improve access to oral health services for low-income children in Rhode Island. Recommendations for program goals and measuring success are also included.

• 2002 Edition
• 2004 Edition

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Child health promotion, Dental caries, Access to health care, Medicaid, State children's health insurance program, Rhode Island, Low income groups, Children

Rhode Island Kids Count
One Union Station
Providence, RI 02903

Telephone: (401) 351-9400
Fax: (401) 351-1758
E-mail: rikids@rikidscount.org
Website: http://www.rikidscount.org/matriarch
Available from the website.

This issue brief describes improvements in access to oral health care for children in Rhode Island. Topics include children at greatest risk for unmet oral health needs and the consequences of untreated oral disease; insurance coverage for oral health care, including care for children with Medicaid coverage; provider participation in Medicaid; the oral health work force; and oral health services for children. Recommendations are provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Access to health care, State initiatives, Program improvement, Rhode Island, 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 report provides an overview of the data available to identify the problems and assess the needs of children and adolescents in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who are at risk for poor oral health. National data are presented first, followed by state and local data. A blueprint for action provides strategies to address the causes and symptoms of poor oral health among children and adolescents. Topics include developing family based oral health education and prevention programs; developing social marketing and public education campaigns; developing policy proposals at local, state, and national levels; and conducting needs assessments, evaluation, and applied research on an ongoing basis. An executive summary, conclusions, and references are provided.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Access to health care, Children, Local initiatives, Strategic plans, Data, Pennsylvania

Wisconsin Division of Public Health
P.O. Box 2659
Madison, WI 53701-2659

Telephone: (608) 266-1251
Secondary Telephone: (888) 701-1253
Fax: (608) 266-2832
Website: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/aboutDHS/dph/dph.htm
Available from the website.

This form is designed to assist Wisconsin health professionals in integrating oral health screening into adult health visits. Space is provided for collecting data on demographics; the presence of natural teeth, treated and untreated dental caries, and inflammation or other risk factors for periodontal disease; and the level of treatment urgency.

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Keywords: Oral health, Screening, Dental caries, Periodontal disease, Adults, Forms, Wisconsin

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Oral Health Program
Alaska Division of Public Health 130 Seward Street, Room 508
Juneau, AK 99801

Telephone: (907) 465-8628
Website: http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/wcfh/oralhealth
Available from the website.

This document presents information on the status and burden of oral disease in Alaska, community water fluoridation, disparities in oral health, the oral health work force, infection-control guidelines, and the Alaska Oral Health Program and Alaska Dental Action Coalition (ADAC). The document also highlights the goals, strategies, and recommendations developed by ADAC and stakeholders to address the oral health of Alaskans, disparities, and work force issues; provide access to evidence-based prevention approaches; and improve access to oral health care.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adults, Access to health care, Barriers, Work force, Prevention programs, Statewide planning, Community action, Alaska

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 report summarizes the accomplishments of Alaska’s State Oral Health Collaborative Systems grant for the period 2004–2007. The report outlines program activities, including hiring a statewide dental sealant coordinator to work collaboratively with tribal, community health center, and private oral health programs to increase availability of sealants in schools with high percentages of children from families with low incomes. The report also includes a summary from the sealant program inventory. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Population surveillance, Health education, Head Start, Dental sealants, Low income groups, Systems development, State programs, Final reports, Alaska, Parents, Children

HRSA Information Center
P.O. Box 2910
Merrifield, VA 22116

Telephone: (888) 275-4772
Secondary Telephone: (877) 489-4772
Fax: (703) 821-2098
E-mail: ask@hrsa.gov
Website: http://www.ask.hrsa.gov
Available at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCH00312 (2010), MCH00260 (2008), MCH00195 (2006).

This series of briefs summarize select national indicators of children's well-being and changes in these indicators over time. Each brief describes the context in which children live (such as family settings and living arrangements), improvements in children's well-being, and areas in which there has been less progress. Topics include economic security, health, behavior and social environment, and education. Statistical data are presented in tables and figures throughout the report, and additional data are available from the website. The series is published biennially as a companion to America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-being, which is published in alternating years. A summary of all indicators in the larger report are included in each brief.

• Current Edition
• Archives

Keywords: Statistics, Demographics, Children, Child health, Family characteristics, Trends

HRSA Information Center
P.O. Box 2910
Merrifield, VA 22116

Telephone: (888) 275-4772
Secondary Telephone: (877) 489-4772
Fax: (703) 821-2098
E-mail: ask@hrsa.gov
Website: http://www.ask.hrsa.gov
Available at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCH00390 (2011), MCH00286 (2009), MCH00226 (2007), MCH00162 (2005).

This series of reports summarize national indicators of children's well-being and changes in these indicators over time. Each volume spotlights critical data gaps and challenges and includes data source descriptions. Successive reports incorporate modifications reflecting efforts to improve quality and comprehensiveness. The 2011 report features demographic background and 41 indicators in seven domains of child well-being, including 1) family and social environment, 2) economic circumstances, 3) health care, 4) physical environment and safety, 5) behavior, 6) education, and 7) health.

• Current Edition
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Keywords: Statistics, Demographics, Children, Child health, Family characteristics, Trends, Oral Health

Colorado School of Public Health, Center for Native Oral Health Research
University of Colorado, Denver Nighthorse Campbell Native Health Building, Mail Stop F800 13055 East 17th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

Website: http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/PublicHealth/research/centers/CAIANH/cnohr/Pages/cnohr.aspx
Available from the website.

This report describes an assessment of the oral health of Oglala Lakota residents of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Colorado. Topics include periodontal disease, oral lesions, and the need for care. Also discussed are limitations of the study, identifying the causes of poor oral health, and policy implications and potential solutions.

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Keywords: Oral health, American Indians, Needs assessment, Access to health care, State surveys, Colorado, Children, Adults

Patrick Blahut
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
Contact E-mail: Patrick.Blahut@ihs.gov
Website: http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Dental/index.cfm
Available from the website.

This report documents the oral health status and treatment needs of American Indian/Alaska Native people. The report is organized by life stages, with each section including information on major oral diseases affecting the specific age group. Findings from previous Indian Health Service oral health surveys are compared with current statistics, as well as with the Healthy People 2010 national health objectives and national survey data. Additional sections discuss treatment needs and provide a summary and recommendations. A glossary is provided. Appendices include information on survey performers, methods and protocols, area-specific data, and treatment-needs data.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, American Indians, Alaska natives, Surveys, Age groups, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Older adults, Research methodology, Needs assessment

Georgia Health Policy Center
Georgia State University P.O. Box 3992
Atlanta, GA 30302-3992

Telephone: (404) 413-0314
Fax: (404) 413-0316
E-mail: ghpc@gsu.edu
Website: http://aysps.gsu.edu/ghpc
Available from the website.

This report contains an analysis of calendar year 2004 claims data on oral health services provided to children ages 19 and younger in Georgia's Medicaid and PeachCare (SCHIP) programs. It includes data documenting progress made in providing oral health access to care for children from low- and middle-income families and illustrates continuing challenges. Contents also include information on the methodology and how to use the data, an executive summary, and maps and figures. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adolescents, Utilization review, Health services, State programs, State Children's Health Insurance Program, Medicaid, Georgia, Statistical data

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 report examines 5 years of data from annual summaries or synopses of oral health activities conducted in each state from 1998 through 2002. The report highlights trends in the areas of oral health infrastructure and workforce, oral health program administration, and programs or activities. The report discusses the data categories, data collection, and limitations of the data; summarizes the data; presents conclusions; and discusses future directions for the annual synopses. Appendices provide (1) summary and state-specific data on each topic, (2) technical notes related to the data, (3) a nonresponse list and summary, and (4) a list of items included in the synopses.

• Full Report

Keywords: Trends, Oral health, State programs, Demography, Public health infrastructure, Work force, Administration, Data, Children

Arkansas Department of Health, Office of Oral Health
4815 West Markham, Slot 18
Little Rock, AR 72205

Telephone: (501) 661-2595
Secondary Telephone: (501) 661-2000
Fax: (501) 661-2055
Website: http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programsServices/oralhealth/Pages/default.aspx
Available from the website.

This report presents findings from oral health screenings of students in third grade in Arkansas public schools. Topics include dental caries experience, untreated caries, dental sealants, and referral for care. The report contains tables and graphs illustrating distributions overall, by race, and by public health region.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Screenings, Dental caries, Dental sealants, State surveys, Arkansas, Children

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Health Systems Development
1740 West Adams Street, Suite 205
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2670

Telephone: (602) 542-1219
Fax: (602) 542-2011
Website: http://www.azdhs.gov/hsd/index.htm
Available from the website.

This resource presents health profiles for 87 communities in Arizona. Content includes data from various agencies aggregated on an annual basis for each community and presented by county. Indicators include demographics, oral health, community resources, birth and death measures, infectious diseases, cancer, immunization, behavioral risk factors, hospitalizations, and summary measures of health. County maps and information on dates of data acquisition and data sources are provided.

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Keywords: Community health, Health status, Data, Disease prevention, Program planning, Program improvement, Local initiatives, Arizona, Oral health

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 report presents survey findings on the distribution and practice of the dental hygiene workforce in Arizona. Contents include data on the number and percentage of hygienists licensed in Arizona including hygienists licensed and practicing, and those not practicing at the time of the survey. Topics include gender, rural-urban designation, age, race/ethnicity, level of education, degree-granting institution, position, years worked and looking for work, job satisfaction, occupational injury or illness, plan for retirement, volunteerism, and perceived needs and challenges. The data by practice location are presented separately. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental hygienists, Work force, Data, State surveys, Arizona

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 report presents survey findings on the distribution and practice of the dentist workforce in Arizona. Contents include data on the number and percentage of dentists licensed in Arizona and those licensed and practicing in Arizona. Topics include gender, rural-urban designation, age, race/ethnicity, level of education, location of high school and degree-granting institution, specialty, time worked and time spent looking for work, occupational injury or illness, plan for retirement, and volunteerism. The factors influencing dentists' decision to practice in Arizona, perceived needs and challenges in the field, the earliest age at which dentists routinely began treating children, and their willingness to participate in disaster preparedness are also addressed. The data by practice location are presented separately. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Dentists, Work force, Data, State surveys, Arizona

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 website contains materials about a survey to assess the oral health of preschool children and students in third grade in Arizona. Contents include fact sheets, data sheets, and summaries of findings. Topics include tooth decay (rates, experience, and untreated tooth decay); urgent needs; dental insurance; dental sealants; dental visits; and disparities.

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Keywords: Oral health, Preschool children, School age children, Health status, Health care utilization, Data, State surveys, Arizona

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 report discusses the importance of oral health in children and presents results from Arizona’s 2009 oral health survey of preschool children. Contents include data on tooth decay experience (treated and untreated) among children from birth to age 4 in Arizona and among children in third grade in Arizona and bordering states. Additional topics include treatment urgency; reason for no dental visits; differences in tooth decay experience by parent’s education, race and ethnicity, and health insurance status; and the age 1 dental visit. Work force strategies to enhance the oral health status of preschool children during the 2009–2012 period are also presented.

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Keywords: Oral health, Preschool children, Health status, Dental caries, Access to health care, State surveys, Strategic planning, Work force, Arizona, Young children

Arkansas Department of Health, Office of Oral Health
4815 West Markham, Slot 18
Little Rock, AR 72205

Telephone: (501) 661-2595
Secondary Telephone: (501) 661-2000
Fax: (501) 661-2055
Website: http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programsServices/oralhealth/Pages/default.aspx
Available from the website.

This report presents findings and conclusions from the state oral health survey of third-grade students conducted in spring 2000 to collect baseline data on oral health needs within Arkansas. the survey is also known as "Keeping Your Hometown Smiles Healthy." The report describes the purpose of the survey and the methods. A brief summary is included. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the report.

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Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Screening, State surveys, Dental care, Health status, Data, Arkansas, 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 report describes tasks undertaken to determine whether New Mexico has an oral health surveillance system in place or the capacity to develop one in the future. The report provides definitions of "surveillance system" and a table of potential oral health data sources, describes the data, and recommends next steps. The appendix provides a summary of selected data sets.

Keywords: Oral health, New Mexico, Population surveillance, Research, Strategic plans

Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors
1838 Fieldcrest Drive
Sparks, NV 89434

Telephone: (775) 626-5008
Fax: (775) 626-9268
E-mail: info@astdd.org
Website: http://www.astdd.org
$10 (includes shipping and handling); manual and examiner training videos (English only) also available from the website.

This packet contains information for planning and conducting an oral health screening of preschool- and school-age children. Contents include a CD-ROM and DVD. The CD-ROM contains a step-by-step guide for conducting the screening; a presentation and clinical photos for examiner training; Epi Info files for data entry and analysis; a screener reference guide; and guidance resources on Institutional Review Board review, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliance, using the tool for oral health surveillance, and school-related disclosure policies (the National School Lunch Program, the Family Education Rights Privacy Act, and the Protection of Pupil Rights Act). The DVD contains examiner-training videos for oral health and non-oral-health professionals. The packet is also available in Spanish. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

• Online Order Form, Manual, Guidances, Examiner-training Videos (English Only)

Keywords: Oral health, Young children, School age children, Health screening, Needs assessment, Dental caries, Manuals, Videotapes, Software, CD-ROMs, DVDs, Spanish language materials

Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors
1838 Fieldcrest Drive
Sparks, NV 89434

Telephone: (775) 626-5008
Fax: (775) 626-9268
E-mail: info@astdd.org
Website: http://www.astdd.org
Available from the website.

This template provides a format for collecting data on a variety of oral health topics and indicators and from a variety of sources. Sample topics include community water fluoridation, children, children with special health care needs, adolescents, adults, pregnant women, and work force issues.

• Word Document

Keywords: Oral health, Data collection, Data sources, Population surveillance

Rhode Island Department of Health, Oral Health Program
3 Capitol Hill, Room 408
Providence, RI 02908

Telephone: (401) 222-1171
Fax: (401) 222-4415
Website: http://www.health.ri.gov/disease/primarycare/oralhealth/index.php
Available from the website.

This report presents a proposed oral health module for the Rhode Island Medicaid Health Indicator System to be used in creating baseline measures of unmet need as well as trend oral health outcomes for children enrolled in Rite Care/Medicaid. The proposed indicators were selected by review of the research and policy literature. Two matrices present the chosen process and outcome indicators, their data sources, definitions, time referents, age detail, and collection instruments. National comparison data is also included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Process and outcome evaluation, Measures, Dental care, Access to health care, Medicaid, Data, Rhode Island

Texas Dental Association
TDA Building 1946 S IH 35, Suite 400
Austin, TX 78704

Telephone: (512) 443-4675
Fax: (512) 443-3031
Website: http://www.tda.org
Available from the website.

This report identifies issues, needs, and challenges associated with improving the oral health of Texans. Topics include the economic, medical, and social consequences of untreated oral disease; the oral health care system in Texas (including school-based and Head Start preventive oral health services); state and national comparative data on the oral health status of Texans; and oral health disparities in Texas, particularly among populations that face challenges in accessing oral health services. The report concludes with public policy recommendations to expand access to oral health care in Texas, including best practices from other states.

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Keywords: Oral health, Needs assessment, Access to health care, State initiatives, Texas, Adults, Children,

Michigan Department of Community Health, Oral Health Program
Capitol View Building 201 Townsend Street
Lansing, MI 48913

Telephone: (517) 335-8879
Fax: (517) 335-8294
E-mail: oralhealth@michigan.gov
Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2942_4911_4912_6226---,00.html
Available from the website.

This report summarizes the current status of oral health in Michigan, documents the burden of disease and disparities in disease and access, and provides comparisons between Michigan data and national data. Topics include national and state oral health objectives, the burden of oral diseases, risk and protective factors for oral diseases, and the provision of oral health services. Conclusions, references, and an appendix of figures and tables containing statistical data are also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Health status, Risk factors, Protective factors, Access to health care, Health objectives, Michigan, Statistical data, Comparative analysis, Pregnant women, Children, Adults, Parents

Children Now
1212 Broadway, Fifth Floor
Oakland, CA 94612

Telephone: (510) 763-2444
Fax: (510) 763-1974
E-mail: info@childrennow.org
Website: http://www.childrennow.org
Available from the website.

This report highlights the health and education status of children in California by assigning letter grades to key individual determinants. Indicators of child health, education, and cross-systems issues are presented. Topics include health insurance, oral health, mental health, infant health, adolescent health, early care and education, K-12 education, after-school programs, obesity, child safety, and integrated services. Policy progress, recommendations, and data are included.

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Keywords: Health status, Public policy, Health insurance, Oral health, Asthma, Mental health, Infant health, Adolescent health, Education, Early childhood education, Elementary education, Aftercare, Obesity, Child safety, Integrated services, California, Statistics, Infant, Children, Adolescents

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 presents data for policymakers, work force planners, and educators on the contemporary registered dental hygiene work force in California. Data for the report were drawn from a sample survey of licensed registered dental hygienists in California in 2005-2006. The survey investigated the following major topics: (1) demographic characteristics, (2) geographic distribution, (3) practice characteristics, (4) populations served, (5) scope of practice, (6) productivity and work hours, (7) collaboration with other health professionals, (8) interest in performing in a more independent role, and (9) willingness to provide care in underserved communities. The report is available in print downloadable format and PowerPoint slides. The survey instrument is also available.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental hygienists, Provider surveys, Work force, California,

Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Data Resource Center
2101 Gaither Road, Suite 600
Rockville, MD 20850-4006

Telephone: (301) 527-6670
Fax: (301) 527-6401
E-mail: oralhealthdrc@ngc.com
Website: http://drc.hhs.gov
Available from the website.

This database links descriptions of oral health data sources with descriptions of procedures used in the data sources to provide a central and up-to-date resource for public health research, program planning, and policymaking. The catalog describes surveys and studies related to oral health, including sample design, data-collection methods, and references. The archive describes clinical indices, questionnaires, and other methods of measuring oral health, including the method’s background; historical changes or well-established modified versions of the method; and related references, surveys, and studies.

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Keywords: Oral health, Surveys, Research methodology, Databases

National Academy for State Health Policy
10 Free Street, Second Floor
Portland, ME 04101

Telephone: (207) 874-6524
Secondary Telephone: (202) 903-0101
Fax: (207) 874-6527
E-mail: info@nashp.org
Website: http://www.nashp.org
Available from the website.

This report examines the policies states have implemented and the strategies that they use to manage their State Children's Health Insurance Programs (SCHIPs). Data from three surveys administered in 1998, 2000, and 2005 were compiled on the two types of programs states can create: Medicaid expansion (MCHIP) and Separate (S-CHIP). Contents include an introduction to the key findings and a look ahead to impending issues affecting SCHIP, special issues in program design, program management, eligibility, outreach and marketing, cost-sharing, covered benefits, delivery of services, managed care plan selection and payment, and access and quality. Numerous tables and figures present statistical data throughout the report. Appendices include information on the survey methodology, as well as the survey instruments.

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Keywords: State Children's Health Insurance Programs, State surveys, Medicaid, Health care financing, Eligibility, Health services delivery, Access to health care, Oral health

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Women's, Children's, and Family Health Section
Division of Public Health 3601 C Street, Suite 310
Anchorage, AK 99503-5923

Telephone: (907) 269-3400
Secondary Telephone: (800) 799-7570
Fax: (907) 269-3465
Website: http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/wcfh
Available from the website.

This fact sheet outlines the oral health and oral-health-related service needs of children and adolescents in Alaska, a chosen priority issue for the Title V Block Grant needs-assessment reporting requirement. Topics include the prevalence of tooth decay among children and adolescents in Alaska and nationwide, interventions and recommendations, and capacity. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adolescents, Access to health care, Needs assessment, State surveys, Alaska

HRSA Information Center
P.O. Box 2910
Merrifield, VA 22116

Telephone: (888) 275-4772
Secondary Telephone: (877) 489-4772
Fax: (703) 821-2098
E-mail: ask@hrsa.gov
Website: http://www.ask.hrsa.gov
Available at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCH00396 (2011), MCH00319 (2010), MCH00295 (2008-2009), MCH00278 (2007), MCH00225 (2006), MCH00207 (2005), MCH00167 (2004), MCH00145 (2003), MCH00066 (2002), MCHN091 (2001), MCHN001 (2000), MCHI103 (1995), .

This report focuses on the health status and service needs of infants, children, adolescents, and children with special health care needs in the United States. The report highlights emerging issues and trends and profiles health from a variety of sources. Contents include graphical and textual summaries of secondary data on over 50 heath-related indicators. Topics include population characteristics; health status of infants, children, and adolescents; health services financing and use; and state, rural, and urban data. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

• Electronic Archives Back To 1999
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Keywords: Infants, Children, Adolescents, Children with special health care needs, Trends, Statistical data, Population surveillance, Health status, Financing, Health care utilization, Rural population, Urban population

David and Lucile Packard Foundation
300 Second Street
Los Altos, CA 94022

Telephone: (650) 948-7658
E-mail: inquiries@packard.org
Website: http://www.packard.org
Available from the website.

This issue reviews several measures of oral health in children and presents data on children's dental health. Data are presented by age groups and in time frames. The issue also discusses the utilization of oral health services in various ethnic groups and low income populations.

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Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Medicaid, EPSDT, Dentists, Access to health care, Statistics, Blacks, Whites, Mexican Americans, Low income groups, Socioeconomic factors, Children, Families

Minnesota Department of Health, Maternal and Child Health Section
P.O. Box 64882 85 East Seventh Place, Suite 400
St. Paul, MN 55164-0882

Telephone: (651) 201-3760
Website: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/mch/
Available from the website.

This fact sheet outlines the oral health and oral-health-related service needs of children and adolescents in Minnesota, a chosen priority issue for the 2005 Title V Block Grant needs assessment reporting requirement. Topics include populations of children at risk for tooth decay, disparities, effective interventions, considerations for treating adolescents, and state programs and strategies to increase access to oral health services for children and adolescents. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adolescents, Dental caries, High risk groups, Access to health care, Barriers, State surveys, Statistics, Minnesota

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 brief looks at whether dental visit advice was ever offered by a health professional, the periodicity of receiving dental visits, and the affordability of oral health care among children and adolescents ages 2-17. Estimates in the brief are based on data from the Household Component of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey for 2003, and specifically from sections on child health, preventive care, and access to care.

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Keywords: Oral health, Access to health care, Barriers, Children, Adolescents, Statistics, Dental insurance

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. Document Number: AHRQ Pub. No. 04-0018.

This brief presents estimates based on data from the household component of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey on the proportion of children and adolescents ages 17 and under who utilize oral health services. Data are provided by race and ethnicity, age, sex, income, and geographical region. In addition, data are included from Healthy People 2010 measures. Definitions and references are provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Health care utilization, Statistical data, Children, Adolescents, National surveys

Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy
150 State Street, Fourth Floor
Albany, NY 12207

Telephone: (518) 463-1896
Fax: (518) 463-3364
Website: http://www.scaany.org
Available from the website.

This brief on children's oral health explores programs and policy interventions that can support the development of healthy children in New York. It focuses on oral health, dental caries, barriers to access to oral health care, and the role of fluoridation and dental sealants in children's oral health. Topics also include the burden of poverty, the impact of poor health on children, emerging evidence of poor oral health and its impact on adverse pregnancy outcomes, and interventions that are available but underutilized. Recommendations, a conclusion, and references are provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Children, Access to health care, Barriers, Socioeconomic factors, Pregnancy, Health care utilization, New York, Children, Families

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 brief provides information about the oral health of Arizona children in kindergarten through third grade. Topics include the importance of oral health to school readiness; the distribution of tooth decay among Arizona children; the costs associated with restorative dental services, treatment of current tooth decay, and preventive interventions; and the need for collaboration and partnerships involving both public and private groups to improve children's oral health. A map depicting percentages of children who have experienced tooth decay by county compared to the Healthy People 2010 goal and a graph showing percentages of children who have experienced decay by age are also included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental caries, School age children, Elementary schools, School readiness, Disease prevention, Dental care, Health care costs, Public private partnerships, Surveys, Statistical data, Arizona, Children

Georgia Health Policy Center
Georgia State University P.O. Box 3992
Atlanta, GA 30302-3992

Telephone: (404) 413-0314
Fax: (404) 413-0316
E-mail: ghpc@gsu.edu
Website: http://aysps.gsu.edu/ghpc
Available from the website.

This issue brief outlines progress in preventing oral disease among children in Georgia and identifies opportunities for improving oral health practices and outcomes. The brief highlights findings on children's oral health status from the 2005 statewide survey of students in third grade, as well as findings on children's access to oral health care services from the 2006 retrospective analysis of Medicaid and PeachCare claims. Two figures present 2000–2005 data on the percentages of children and adolescents (ages 18 and under) enrolled in Medicaid and PeachCare who received preventive services and who received restorative services, by statewide totals.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Adolescents, Health status, Access to health care, Prevention services, Dental care, State surveys, Data analysis, Georgia

First Focus
1110 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005

Telephone: (202) 657-0670
Fax: (202) 657-0671
E-mail: http://www.firstfocus.net/about/contact-us
Website: http://www.firstfocus.net
Available from the website.

This paper discusses the state of oral health care for children in New Mexico. Topics include statewide efforts to improve oral health care; challenges to ensuring that all children have access to high quality, comprehensive oral health care; best practices; and policy recommendations.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Dental care, Health care utilization, State initiatives, New Mexico

Insure Kids Now
Website: http://www.insurekidsnow.gov
Available from the website.

This report highlights federal and state activities since the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act was enacted and notes some of the plans for continued and enhanced activities. Topics include eligibility and enrollment improvements and efforts to ensure access to quality care for children. Grantee spotlights and charts showing children’s enrollment in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program by state, upper income limits, and performance bonus awards are included.

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Keywords: Child health, Federal programs, Children's Health Insurance Program, Program improvement, Access to health care, Quality assurance, Progress reports, Oral health, Children

Keywords: Prevention, Public health, Health behavior, Statistics, Arthritis, Cancer, Cardiovascular diseases, Oral health, Diabetes mellitus, Digestive system diseases, Drug use behavior, Communicable diseases, Respiratory diseases, Socioeconomic factors, Infant morbidity, Infant mortality, Unplanned pregnancy, Unintentional injuries, Violence

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 report provides information from a statewide oral health survey of kindergarten and third-grade children enrolled in Colorado's public elementary schools. The survey was conducted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment during the 2003–2004 school year. Survey topics include (1) demographics such as age, gender, race, and ethnicity; (2) dental caries experience; (3) untreated decay; and (4) treatment urgency. The report includes a summary of key findings, a discussion of the methods, and the results.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Kindergarten, Health status, Elementary schools, Population surveillance, State surveys, Colorado, Statistical data

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Division of Oral Health
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Telephone: (803) 898-3432
Website: http://www.scdhec.gov/health/mch/oral/index.htm
Available from the website.

This fact sheet presents information on community water fluoridation in South Carolina. Topics include the causes of tooth decay, the adverse impact of tooth decay on child and adult health, and the importance of community water fluoridation in preventing tooth decay. Additional information on water fluoridation activities in South Carolina are provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adults, Fluorides, Water, Disease prevention, Dental caries, Health objectives, State programs, South Carolina

Michigan Department of Community Health, Oral Health Program
Capitol View Building 201 Townsend Street
Lansing, MI 48913

Telephone: (517) 335-8879
Fax: (517) 335-8294
E-mail: oralhealth@michigan.gov
Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2942_4911_4912_6226---,00.html
Available from the website.

This document describes the protocol for collecting baseline data on the oral health status of children in Michigan. The goal is to build capacity and skills for collecting community-specific oral health data. Topics include sample selection, informed consent, oral health education in the classroom, infection control, lighting, retraction and visualization, removing food debris from teeth, and instrumentation. Data elements include cavitated lesions, caries experience, dental sealants, and treatment urgency. Codes, screening figures, a dentition chart, and information about coordination activities and screener responsibilities, data management, supplies, and contacts are also provided. The appendices contain sample letters; forms; instructions; and billing, reporting, and evaluation sheets.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Health status, Dental caries, Screening, Protocols, Data collection, Parental consent, Forms, State surveys, Michigan

Michigan Department of Community Health
Capitol View Building 201 Townsend Street
Lansing, MI 48913

Telephone: (517) 373-3740
Website: http://michigan.gov/mdch/
Available from the website.

This report describes findings of a Michigan survey on dental disease and dental access for third grade children in various regions in the state. Topics include a review of the survey methods, population demographics and response rates, caries experience, untreated dental disease, urgency of needed dental care, fluorosis, toothache, and problems in obtaining dental care.

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Keywords: Oral health, Access to health care, School age children, Dental caries, State surveys, Michigan

North Carolina Division of Public Health, Oral Health Section
1910 Mail Service Center 5505 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27699-1910

Telephone: (919) 707-5480
Fax: (919) 870-4805
Website: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dph/oralhealth
Available from the website.

These fact sheets provide county-level statistics on oral health status for North Carolina based on annual surveys of children in kindergarten and grade five. The fact sheets provide average values per child and school for numbers screened and percentage of children found with untreated tooth decay or with dental sealants.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Dental caries, Dental sealants, Data, State surveys, Statistics, North Carolina, Children

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Health Statistics Unit
P.O. Box 83720 450 West State Street, First Floor
Boise, ID 83720-0036

Telephone: (208) 334-5977
Website: http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/?TabId=82
Available from the website.

This brochure provides results from the Idaho Pregnancy Risk Assessment Tracking System. Statistical data are provided in graphs on oral health care of pregnant women by health district, age, whether the pregnancy was intended, household income, payment for delivery, and prenatal care. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Risk assessment, Pregnant women, State surveys, Idaho, Statistical data

National Academy for State Health Policy
10 Free Street, Second Floor
Portland, ME 04101

Telephone: (207) 874-6524
Secondary Telephone: (202) 903-0101
Fax: (207) 874-6527
E-mail: info@nashp.org
Website: http://www.nashp.org
$20.00.

This report examines how 19 states deliver oral health services through a risk-based Medicaid managed care structure and how they manage the delivery of these benefits. The report addresses the types of oral health services delivered through managed care, the data that states collect from plans to measure performance, the strategies that states use to ensure access to dental care, the procedures that states use to inform enrollees of their dental benefits, and activities to increase access.

Keywords: Reports, State programs, Managed care, Dental care, Oral health, Medicaid, Data collection, Access to health care, Enrollment, Outreach

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 brief represents data from the 1996 and 2006 Household Component of the Medical Expenditures Panel Survey on dental coverage and use of oral health services for the U.S. noninstitutionalized (community) population. Data are presented on the reported prevalence of dental coverage and the relationship between dental coverage and service use among infants, children, and adolescents from birth to age 20.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Health care utilization, Dental insurance, Statistics, National surveys, Infant, Children, Adolescents

U.S. Congress, Senate, Senate Document Room
B-04, Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-7106

Telephone: (202) 224-7701
Fax: (202) 228-2815
E-mail: orders@sec.senate.gov
Website: http://www.senate.gov/legislative/common/generic/Doc_Room.htm
Available from the website.

This report describes the burden of oral disease in America and the need for increased access to comprehensive preventive and restorative oral health services. Topics include barriers to accessing oral health services by children, adolescents, and adults; the continuing shortages of oral health professionals and dental insurance coverage; and the cost of untreated oral health problems. Potential solutions are discussed and include expanding the oral health work force, integrating oral health services, and promoting prevention and education.

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Keywords: Oral health, Health status, Access to health care, Barriers, Costs, Provider participation, Work force, Children, Adults

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 fact sheet presents estimates based on data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey—Household Component (MEPS-HC) on the use, costs, and sources of payment for oral health care expenditures for the 10 largest (per capita) states, and it compares the results to the national average. Highlights from the findings, the data source, definitions of expenditures, and an overview of the MEPS-HC are included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Costs, Health care utilization, National surveys, Statistical data

South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
220 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 204
Columbia, SC 29210

Telephone: (803) 251-6317
Fax: (803) 251-6399
Website: http://rhr.sph.sc.edu
Available from the website.

This chartbook examines oral health status, use of preventive services, and dental insurance among children living in rural areas compared with children living in urban areas. Data for the report were drawn from the 2003 National Survey of Children's Health. The chartbook is organized into three main sections. The first section analyzes condition of teeth, receipt of oral health services, and dental insurance among rural children in the nation as a whole. Rankings of rural portions of states are included at the end of each analysis. Availability of dentists is also provided in the national section. The next section breaks down the analysis into four regions of the United States (Northeast, South, Midwest, and West), using the same factors of interest. Next, the chartbook describes the condition of teeth and dental insurance status of rural and urban children within each state individually. Key findings for each state are highlighted. A detailed description of the data and analytic methods used to compile the information presented is provided at the end of the chartbook.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Rural environment, Urban environment, Access to health care, Health status, Preventive health services, Statistics

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 report provides an overview of the oral health care crisis in San Diego County, California. The report topics include the high prevalence of early childhood caries, the lack of access to services, underinsurance, low provider participation in Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program, and low reimbursement for service providers. Additional topics include oral health and its impact on overall health and national, state, and county statistics on access to care, frequency of dental visits, and preventive measures. Local assets and an action plan are reviewed.

• Full Report

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Access to health care, Provider participation, Health insurance, Local initiatives, Strategic plans, California

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 brief uses data from the Household Component of the 1999 and 2009 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS-HC) to examine changes in the receipt of dental care over that decade. Estimates are presented on overall use of dental services as well as estimates of the distribution of visits for particular dental services.

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Keywords: Oral health, Data, Dental care, Health care utilization

South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
220 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 204
Columbia, SC 29210

Telephone: (803) 251-6317
Fax: (803) 251-6399
Website: http://rhr.sph.sc.edu
Available from the website.

This document presents findings from a study to examine the proportion of rural children (ages 6-14) who have dental sealants. Topics include parentally reported dental sealant use, characteristics associated with reported sealant use, and comparison of data in the Survey of Income and Program Participation (Census Bureau) and data in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The appendix contains a summary of methods.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Dental sealants, Rural population, Urban population, Data, Methods

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 at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: AHRQ Pub. No. 04-0018.

This report characterizes how the civilian non-institutionalized population used and paid for oral health care from 1996 through 2000, using the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). Information is presented on the percentage of people with any use of oral health services each year and the average number of visits per year. Estimates are presented for annual expenses and sources of payment (including out-of-pocket amounts) for specific population groups categorized in terms of insurance coverage, income, employment, and Census region. Also included are a review of the MEPS components; references; and several technical appendices describing survey design, definitions, sample design and accuracy of estimates, rounding, and standard error tables.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Health care utilization, Health care financing, Health care costs, Health insurance, Statistics, Children, Families

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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 at no charge; also available from the website.

This chartbook presents data from the 1996 and 2004 Medical Expenditure Panel Surveys on dental use and coverage for the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population. The chartbook is organized into four chapters. Chapter 1 presents data for the overall community population, chapter 2 covers children from birth to age 20, chapter 3 covers adults ages 21-64, and chapter 4 covers adults ages 65 and older. Each chapter is organized into three sections. Section 1 presents a summary of overall dental use, expenses, procedures, and providers; section 2 presents the prevalence of dental coverage and the relationship of dental coverage to use and expenses; and section 3 presents changes in dental use, dental coverage, and dental procedures from 1996 to 2004. Definitions of categories used throughout the chartbook are also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Health care utilization, Health insurance, Health expenditures, Statistical data, Costs, Families, Children

California HealthCare Foundation
1438 Webster Street, Suite 400
Oakland, CA 94612

Telephone: (510) 238-1040
Fax: (510) 238-1388
Website: http://www.chcf.org
Available from the website.

This report explains how Denti-Cal, Medi-Cal's fee-for-service dental program, is funded and organized, the demographics of the population it serves, and the challenges it faces in making oral health care available to all individuals in California eligible for the program. Topics include coverage and cost, expenditures and services, providers and access, utilization by children and pregnant women, and challenges and questions. Statistical data are presented in charts, tables, and graphs throughout the report. A glossary; a methodology; and information about managed care services, beneficiaries, and providers are also included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Pregnant women, Medicaid, State programs, California, Statistical data, Health care financing, Health care utilization

Children's Defense Fund
25 E Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001

Telephone: (202) 628-8787
Secondary Telephone: (800) 233-1200
E-mail: cdfinfo@childrensdefense.org
Website: http://www.childrensdefense.org
Available from the website.

This fact sheet discusses disparities in health and health insurance coverage for infants, children, and adolescents in minority groups compared with their counterparts. Information is presented in the following areas: prenatal care, low birthweight, and infant mortality; oral health; asthma; lead poisoning; and childhood obesity.

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Keywords: Infant health, Child health, Adolescent health, Health insurance, Uninsured persons, Prenatal care, Low birthweight, Infant mortality, Oral health, Asthma, Lead poisoning, Obesity, Minority groups

Wisconsin Division of Public Health
P.O. Box 2659
Madison, WI 53701-2659

Telephone: (608) 266-1251
Secondary Telephone: (888) 701-1253
Fax: (608) 266-2832
Website: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/aboutDHS/dph/dph.htm
Available from the website.

This form is designed to help health professionals in Wisconsin integrate oral health screening into child health examinations. Space is provided for collecting data on demographics, dental caries, and fluoride varnish.

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Keywords: Oral health, Screening, Young children, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Child health, Health examinations, Forms, Wisconsin

Connecticut Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06134-0308

Telephone: (860) 509-8000
E-mail: webmaster.dph@po.state.ct.us
Website: http://www.ct.gov/dph
Available from the website.

This health assessment record was created in 2001 and revised in 2004 in an effort to establish a single template for collecting health data and communicating health standards and health status for children before they start school. The record includes two parts, one to be completed by parents and one to be completed by a health professional. The record provides a consistent format for primary care health professionals and program administrators who must complete the form and gather data on children's health and a consistent set of expectations for early child care professionals.

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Keywords: Forms, Data collection, Health status, Young children, School readiness, Health supervision

U.S. Government Accountability Office
441 G Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20548

Telephone: (202) 512-3000
Secondary Telephone:
E-mail: contact@gao.gov
Website: http://www.gao.gov
Available at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: GAO-01-542.

This report for policy makers examines the use of impact evaluations to determine program effectiveness for early childhood programs. The report (1) describes the value of conducting impact evaluations, (2) describes their current use in evaluating selected early childhood education and care programs, and (3) discusses the value of other types of early childhood education and care studies that the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Education promote and sponsor. Eleven programs were examined: Head Start; Even Start; Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF); Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers; three special education programs (State, Preschool, and Infant and Toddler Grants); Social Services Block Grant (SSBG), Migrant Education, and Title I. The report contains a table on program characteristics, and figures on children's development factors, experimental designs, and categories used in the review of programs.

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Keywords: Young children, Federal programs, Program evaluation, Head Start, Early childhood education, Oral health

Center for Law and Social Policy
1200 18th Street, N.W., Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036

Telephone: (202) 906-8000
Fax: (202) 842-2885
E-mail: http://www.clasp.org/about/contact
Website: http://www.clasp.org
Available from the website.

This fact sheet uses data from the Head Start Program Information Report to describe the characteristics of children enrolled in Early Head Start and their families and the services provided to them. Data are presented on participants, families, programs, and staff. Topics include demographics, screenings, ongoing source of care, special needs, prenatal and postnatal health care, health insurance, oral examinations, mental health interventions, and follow-up services.

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Keywords: Early Head Start, Young children, Pregnant women, Low income groups, Health services delivery, Federal programs, Statistics, Oral health

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 brief presents nationwide data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) on emergency department (ED) visits for treatment of dental-related conditions in 2009. Patient characteristics of ED visits for dental care are described, and dental visits that resulted in a hospital admission are compared to treat-and-release ED visits.

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Keywords: Oral health, Emergency medical services, Health care utilization, Costs, Statistical data

Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Oral and Health Delivery Systems
Lucas State Office Building 321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319

Telephone: (515) 242-6383
Secondary Telephone: (866) 528-4020
Fax: (515) 242-6384
Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/OHDS/OralHealth.aspx
Available from the website.

These annual reports present county-level data on oral health services provided to children eligible for Iowa’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program. Each report provides information on the number of children enrolled in Medicaid who received any oral health services (for covered procedures); those who received preventive services (cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants); and those who received restorative treatment (fillings, crowns, extractions, root canals) within a federal fiscal year (October 1 through September 30). A statewide registry of dentists who see individuals enrolled in Iowa’s Medicaid program, infants and children ages 3 and under, and children with developmental disabilities is also available.

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Keywords: Oral health, Child health services, EPSDT, State programs, Iowa, Statistical data, Annual reports, Medicaid, Children, Adolescents

National Network for Oral Health Access
PMB 329 3700 Quebec Street, Unit 100
Denver, CO 80207-1639

Telephone: (303) 957-0635
Fax: (866) 316-4995
E-mail: info@nnoha.org
Website: http://www.nnoha.org
Available from the website.

This report describes a survey of community health center dental clinics to assess the need for and efficacy and success of practice-management technical assistance. Contents include a description of the survey methodology, findings relating to safety net dental clinics, and an analysis of the service providers’ technical assistance.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental clinics, Health services delivery, Technical assistance, Evaluation, Surveys

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.

This report presents findings from Every Smile Counts, a statewide screening conducted during the 2006–2007 school year to assess the oral health status of 3- and 4-year-old children enrolled in Head Start, as well as of students in kindergarten and third grade in Connecticut. Data and analysis on tooth decay experience and untreated tooth decay, need for early or urgent oral health care, and dental sealants are provided. Information on dental caries prevention, Connecticut’s progress in meeting Healthy People 2010 objectives, and strategies to improve children’s oral health is also included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Kindergarten, Elementary schools, Head Start, Health status, Risk assessment, State surveys, Population surveillance, Statistical data, Connecticut

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
Contact E-mail: aryana@oralhealthamerica.org
Website: http://www.oralhealthamerica.org
Available at no charge; also available from the website.

This report provides a snapshot of oral health in America using data available at the state level. The report includes an overview of oral health issues in America, an explanation of the grading categories used in the report, the methodology used in developing the grading scale, the report card categories and data sources used, and a state-by-state chart listing the final grades in 23 topical areas. The grading categories cover prevention, access to care, oral health leadership, and oral health status across the country.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Dental sealants, Medicaid, Provider participation, Tobacco, National surveys, State surveys, State programs, 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 final report summarizes Montana's efforts to improve and stabilize the state oral health system, assess children's oral health needs, and ensure a comprehensive system of oral health care with funding from the State Oral Health Collaborative Systems grant program for the period September 1, 2003, to August 31, 2007. Project accomplishments and challenges pertaining to the Montana dental summits, Oral Health Alliance, and oral health plan are discussed. Additional topics include the Early Head Start and Head Start oral health forum, legislative activities, the School Oral Health Assessment Report of Findings, the Make Your Smile Count screening project, initiating and sustaining a medical and dental collaborative, an oral health media campaign, the Miles for Healthy Smiles program, a school-based fluoride mouthrinse program, Basic Screening Surveys, a survey of dental hygienists and dental assistants, and Give Kids a Smile Day. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Systems development, State programs, Program descriptions, Needs assessment, Dental care, Final reports, Montana, 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.

The purpose of the study presented in this report was to examine the distribution of dental caries and its consequences as indicated by reports of dental pain, dental care utilization, and perceived barriers to oral health care in rural and urban Maryland Head Start children. Furthermore, the study aimed to gain insight into the caries status, risk factors, and behaviors of these children and into their parents' or guardians' oral health literacy. The appendix presents statistical data in table and chart formats on dental caries, dental pain, oral health, dental care utilization, fluids consumption, and reasons given by parents or guardians for their child not visiting a dentist. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Head Start, State surveys, Maryland, Dental caries, Health care utilization, Barriers, Health literacy, Statistical data

Rhode Island Department of Health, Oral Health Program
3 Capitol Hill, Room 408
Providence, RI 02908

Telephone: (401) 222-1171
Fax: (401) 222-4415
Website: http://www.health.ri.gov/disease/primarycare/oralhealth/index.php
Single copies of brief available at no charge; progress report available from the website.

This brief describes an oral health summit held on March 29, 2006, in Warwick, Rhode Island. Contents include the proposed goals for a new statewide oral health plan to remove barriers to care, apply science and best practices, develop a comprehensive oral-disease-prevention and health-promotion system, maintain infrastructure and work force, and provide oral health information. A 2010 summary of progress to date is available.

Keywords: Oral health, Statewide planning, Access to health care, Work force, Program development, Disease prevention, Health promotion, Rhode Island

Florida Department of Health, Public Health Dental Program
HSFDF, Bin #A14 4052 Bald Cypress Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1724

Telephone: (850) 245-4333
Fax: (850) 414-7552
E-mail: FamilyHealthServices@doh.state.fl.us
Website: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/family/dental
Available from the website.

This document presents findings from a statewide oral health workforce needs assessment to provide data about access to oral health among disadvantaged and vulnerable populations in Florida. Topics include the distribution and composition of the workforce in Florida's counties, variations in the workforce distribution by county urban and rural status, and variations in the workforce distribution by economic and demographic county population characteristics. Additional topics include the percentage of children from families with low incomes who had a dental visit during state fiscal year 2006-2007 and variations in dental visits by the children's sociodemographic and health characteristics.

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Keywords: Oral health, Work force, Children, Low income groups, Needs assessment, Statewide planning, Florida, Health care utilization

Center for Law and Social Policy
1200 18th Street, N.W., Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036

Telephone: (202) 906-8000
Fax: (202) 842-2885
E-mail: http://www.clasp.org/about/contact
Website: http://www.clasp.org
Available from the website.

This policy brief profiles the Early Head Start program using the latest data from the Program Information Reports that all Head Start grantees must submit to the Department of Health and Human Services. The brief presents the following data for the 2004 program year: (1) type of Early Head Start program by funded enrollment; (2) medical screening, treatment, and services for children enrolled in Early Head Start; (3) number of children with continuous, accessible oral health care; (4) non-Head Start child care arrangements for families requiring full-time care; (5) family services most often received by families enrolled in Early Head Start; (6) Early Head Start teacher qualifications; and (7) average salaries for Head Start teachers by education level.

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Keywords: Early Head Start, Young children, Pregnant women, Families, Program descriptions, Service delivery, Statistical data, Oral health

Connecticut Oral Health Initiative
175 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06106

Telephone: (860) 246-2644
Fax: (860) 246-7744
E-mail: info@ctoralhealth.org
Website: http://www.ctoralhealth.org
Out of print.

This paper highlights the importance of children's oral health and the Connecticut Oral Health Initiative's ongoing efforts to improve the oral health status and oral health care of vulnerable individuals and populations across the state. The purpose of the paper is to interpret the report, Results of the Connecticut Oral Health 0–3 Survey and Screening Project, by relating the findings of surveyed children to the health status of children in Connecticut and the nation as reported in the medical literature and in reports by government and professional associations. The report provides details on survey participants, oral health status, insurance coverage, use of oral health services, barriers to care, risk factors for oral disease, and trends and consequences.

Keywords: Oral health, Child health, State surveys, Initiatives, Low income groups, Health status, Access to health care, Insurance, Health services, Barriers, Risk factors, Trends, Connecticut

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 archived Webcast materials present information on collaborative efforts at the national and state levels to monitor the prevalence of overweight and dental caries in children. Contents include four PowerPoint presentations and accompanying materials from a Webcast held on February 15, 2007. One of the presentations provides background information on the relationship between diet, weight, and oral health in children; the health consequences of overweight and dental caries in children and disease trends; and data collection. The other presentations address initiatives in Illinois, New York, and Ohio to monitor body mass index and dental caries in children. Accompanying materials include a survey for collecting data on oral health, physical activity, and nutrition in New York and a copy of A Report on Body Mass Index of Ohio's Third Graders.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental caries, Overweight, Children, Data linkage, Surveys, Population surveillance, State programs

South Dakota Department of Health, Oral Health Program
615 East Fourth Street
Pierre, SD 57501

Telephone: (605) 773-3361
Website: http://doh.sd.gov/OralHealth
Available from the website.

This plan addresses the burden of oral disease in South Dakota and identifies goals, objectives, and strategies for surveillance, prevention, the work force, and access to oral health care. The plan is divided into five goals, each with objectives and strategies, actions steps, and timelines that will be implemented by identified parties. The overview of oral health in South Dakota highlights oral health for children and adults, access to care, demographics, children's third grade screening results, oral cancer, and community water fluoridation. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Disease prevention, Strategic plans, State initiatives, South Dakota, Children, Pregnant women

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 report provides information on needs, recommendations, and solutions to improve oral health care for underserved populations in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana. The report indicates where solutions should be targeted, examines how existing facilities and programs could be expanded, discusses project costs, and suggests mechanisms for financing. Topics include (1) what the data indicate, (2) what the community says, (3) what the experts say, (4) recommendations, (5) financing options, and (6) evaluation.

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Keywords: Oral health, Low income groups, Underserved communities, Access to health care, Needs assessment, Costs, Financing, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Data

Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors
1838 Fieldcrest Drive
Sparks, NV 89434

Telephone: (775) 626-5008
Fax: (775) 626-9268
E-mail: info@astdd.org
Website: http://www.astdd.org
Available from the website.

These guidelines help health agency officials and public health administrators develop and operate oral health programs and promote integration of oral health activities into public health systems. Part I provides an overview of oral health disparities and strategies for prevention. It describes the diversity and uniqueness of oral health programs and efforts to increase infrastructure and capacity. Part II is a matrix of state oral health program roles for each of the 10 essential public health services. It includes examples of specific activities for each role and links to selected resources to help states accomplish the activities.

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Keywords: Oral health, Public health services, Public health infrastructure, Guidelines, State programs, Program development, Service coordination, Models, Children

Center for Law and Social Policy
1200 18th Street, N.W., Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036

Telephone: (202) 906-8000
Fax: (202) 842-2885
E-mail: http://www.clasp.org/about/contact
Website: http://www.clasp.org
Available from the website.

This policy brief describes the range of Head Start services to support families and early learning. The brief presents Program Information Report data and, when possible, compares it to national data. Topics include children and families served, the comprehensive service concept, health services, and family services and parental involvement. Statistical information is presented in figures throughout the brief.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Head Start, Families, Parents, Health services, Early childhood development, Learning, Family support, Data analysis, Low income groups

Mississippi State Department of Health, Division of Dental Services
Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700

Telephone: (601) 576-7500
Website: http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/41,0,151.html
Available from the website.

This report presents information on oral health screenings conducted in MIssissippi Head Start classrooms to assess the oral health status of children ages 3-5. Topics include methods; sample characteristics and demographics; and child oral health status by race and ethnicity, age, and sex. A summary of key findings, conclusions, and references are also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Head Start, Health screening, Health status, State surveys, Mississippi

U.S. Administration for Children and Families
370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W.
Washington, DC 20447

Telephone: (202) 401-9215
Secondary Telephone: (800) 422-4453
Website: http://www.acf.hhs.gov
Available from the website.

This study described in this report quantifies the impact of the Head Start program separately for 3- and 4-year-old children across child cognitive, social-emotional, and health domains as well as on health and parenting practices. The study goals were to (1) determine the impact of Head Start on children's school readiness and parental practices that support children's development and (2) determine under what circumstances Head Start achieves its greatest impact, and for which children. The report, which includes an executive summary, is divided into the following main sections: (1) study background, (2) description of the study sample, (3) children's experiences, (4) overview of methods for analyzing impacts on children and families, (5) impact of Head Start on children's cognitive development, (6) impact of Head Start on children's social-emotional development, (7) impact of Head Start on children's health status and access to health services, and (8) impact of Head Start on parenting practices. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the report. The report includes 22 appendices.

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Keywords: Head Start, Low income groups, Child health, Early childhood education, Early childhood development, Cognitive development, Emotional development, Parents, Parenting, Access to health care, Federal programs, Program evaluation

Center for Law and Social Policy
1200 18th Street, N.W., Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036

Telephone: (202) 906-8000
Fax: (202) 842-2885
E-mail: http://www.clasp.org/about/contact
Website: http://www.clasp.org
Available from the website.

This fact sheet uses data from the Head Start Program Information Report to describe the characteristics of children enrolled in Head Start and their families and the services provided to them. Data are presented on participants, families, programs, and staff. Topics include screenings, health insurance, ongoing source of care, special needs, and follow-up services.

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Keywords: Head Start, Young children, Low income groups, Health services delivery, Federal programs, Statistics, Oral health

U.S. Government Accountability Office
441 G Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20548

Telephone: (202) 512-3000
Secondary Telephone:
E-mail: contact@gao.gov
Website: http://www.gao.gov
Available from the website.

This report examines the Administration for Children and Families' (ACF's) progress related to the oversight of local organizations that receive Head Start program grants and the grantees' financial management. Also examined are ACF's progress in conducting a risk assessment of the Head Start program and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data from its annual Program Information Report survey of grantees, ACF's efforts to improve its on-site monitoring processes, and ACF's use of data to improve oversight and help grantees meet performance standards.

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Keywords: Head Start, Grants management, Risk management, Program evaluation, Monitoring, Oral health, Children, Families

U.S. Government Accountability Office
441 G Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20548

Telephone: (202) 512-3000
Secondary Telephone:
E-mail: contact@gao.gov
Website: http://www.gao.gov
Available from the website. Document Number: GAO-05-343.

This report to Congressional requesters examines what information the Head Start National Reporting System (NRS), the first nationwide skills test of over 400,000 4- and 5-year-old children, is designed to provide; how the Head Start Bureau has responded to concerns raised by grantees and experts during the first year of implementation; and whether the NRS provides the Head Start Bureau with quality information on the effectiveness of the Head Start program in helping children learn. Contents include a review of the results; conclusions; recommendations for executive action; agency comments and evaluation; a review of the objectives, scope, and methodology; and the survey instrument. Tables and figures throughout the report provide examples; samples; program descriptions and components; a list of Head Start grantees, delegate agencies, and centers; and a timeline.

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Keywords: Head Start, Young children, Learning, School readiness, Program evaluation, Surveys, Questionnaires, Federal programs

Mathematica Policy Research
P.O. Box 2393
Princeton, NJ 08543-2393

Telephone: (609) 799-3535
Fax: (609) 799-0005
E-mail: info@mathematica-mpr.com
Website: http://www.mathematica-mpr.com
Available from the website.

This report draws on data collected for the national Early Head Start Research and Evaluation study to address the need for information about which families and children tend to experience health problems and disabilities or fail to get needed health and therapy services. The report summarizes the health services provided by Early Head Start (EHS); presents the data and methods used in the report; describes the health status and problems, including disabilities, experienced by children who were enrolled in EHS; reviews their health insurance coverage and receipt of health services; examines differences in health and health care among key subgroups of children and families; and discusses the implications of these findings. Statistical information is presented in tables throughout the report.

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Keywords: Early Head Start, Child care, Infant health, Child health, Young children, Families, Low income groups, Health services, Disabilities, Health insurance

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

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.

• Materials

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

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC2290 Building 31, Room 2C39
Bethesda, MD 20892

Telephone: (866) 232-4528
Fax: (301) 480-4098
E-mail: nidcrinfo@mail.nih.gov
Website: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov
Available from the website.

This toolkit reviews the Healthy People 2010 (HP 2010) oral health objectives and provides practical advice, methods, resources, and examples to help in planning, implementing, and evaluating oral health objectives at the state, territorial, tribal, or community levels. Chapters include an overview of the toolkit and a history of the Healthy People initiatives and HP 2010 objectives; building the foundation: leadership and structure; setting health priorities, establishing oral health objectives, and obtaining baselines; identifying and leveraging resources; promoting HP 2010 oral health plans and activities; and implementing strategies, managing and sustaining the process, and measuring progress. Each chapter contains a resources section providing Web sites and other sources of information in both electronic and print formats, as well as organization contacts.

• Full Report

Keywords: Oral health, Healthy People 2010, National initiatives, Program development, Resources for professionals

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 describes the results of the first, comprehensive oral health survey of children enrolled in Head Start in Wisconsin. Information is provided on caries experience, the prevalence of early childhood caries (decayed, filled, or missing teeth due to cavities in one of the six upper front teeth of children ages 3 and under), and the need for urgent treatment. Information on the survey sampling and methods is provided along with key findings categorized by region, age, and race and ethnicity. Comparison to the Healthy People 2010 objectives and national data are included. Statistical data are provided in tables throughout the report and in the appendices. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Risk assessment, Data, Young children, Early childhood caries, State surveys, Wisconsin, Head Start

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
Photocopy available at no charge.

This fiscal year report of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Office of Oral Health provides information on a variety of public oral health initiatives and interventions designed to promote the oral health status of Maryland residents. Topics include promoting oral health for children, oral health grants, the Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program, and the Maryland Oral Cancer Prevention and Education Initiative. Graphs indicate progress in the provision of oral health services and include data on the number of children receiving oral health services, clinic visits, dental sealants, and fluoride supplements, as well as the number of adult clinic visits. Information on state and local partnership efforts to improve oral health among residents in Maryland, an urgent dental clinic to meet the oral health needs of children enrolled in Head Start in three Lower Eastern Shore counties, and evaluation of the dental public health infrastructure are also presented.

Keywords: Oral health, Public health infrastructure, Health care utilization, Oral cancer, Head Start, Maryland, State programs, Statistical data, Annual reports

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
350 Main Street, Room 404 P.O. Box 110601
Juneau, AK 99811-0601

Telephone: (907) 465-3030
Fax: (907) 465-3068
Website: http://www.hss.state.ak.us
Available from the website.

This bulletin presents findings from oral health screenings of children in kindergarten and those enrolled in Head Start in Alaska. The report is based on screenings conducted by dentists using the Basic Screening Survey protocol to collect observational data on dental caries. Contents include background information on caries in early childhood, screening methods and results, and recommendations. Data on the prevalence of caries experience and untreated caries by Medicaid and Alaska Native status are also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Head Start, Screening, Young children, Early childhood caries, Kindergarten, Prevalence, Alaska

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 report provides information about the oral health status of children and adults in Appalachian Ohio and barriers to obtaining oral health care in the region. The report also provides examples of programs that are improving oral health and access to care in the region, as well as recommendations for other promising strategies.

• Materials

Keywords: Oral health, Health status, Children, Adults, Barriers, Program improvement, Quality assurance, Appalachia, Ohio, State surveys, State programs, Data

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Oral Health Program
P.O. Box 83720 450 West State Street
Boise, ID 83720-0036

Telephone: (800) 926-2588
Website: http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/portal/alias__Rainbow/lang__en-US/tabID__3494/DesktopDefault.aspx
Available from the website.

This document presents a five-year action plan to ensure and improve the oral health of Idahoans. The plan defines goals in three areas: prevention, access to care, and policy. It identifies priorities within each goal, along with interventions and expected outcomes. Additional content addresses oral health as a serious public health issue, barriers to care, solutions, partnerships for change, and success stories.

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Keywords: Oral health, Program improvement, Prevention, Access to health care, Health policy, Community action, Strategic plans, Statewide planning, Idaho, Children, Families, Pregnant women

Tracy Rodgers
Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Oral and Health Delivery Systems
Lucas State Office Building 321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319

Telephone: (515) 242-6383
Secondary Telephone: (866) 528-4020
Contact Phone: (515) 281-7715
Fax: (515) 242-6384
Contact Fax: (515) 242-6384
Contact E-mail: trodgers@idph.state.ia.us
Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/OHDS/OralHealth.aspx
Available from the website.

This chart provides statistics for several school-based dental sealant programs in Iowa during the school year. Results for five agencies indicate the number of (1) children examined, (2) children receiving sealants, (3) sealants placed, (4) sealants placed on children covered by Medicaid, (5) children with history of tooth decay, (6) children covered by Medicaid with history of decay, (7) children with untreated decay, (8) children covered by Medicaid with untreated decay, (9) children with private insurance, (10) children with no dental insurance, and (11) children covered by Medicaid.

• 2011-2012
• Prior Years

Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Dental caries, Dental sealants, School health services, Service utilization, State surveys, Iowa, Statistics, Children

Megan Martinez
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Oral Health Unit
4300 Cherry Creek Drive, South, PSD-OH-A4
Denver, CO 80246-1530

Telephone: (303) 692-2470
Contact Phone: (303) 692-2529
Fax: (303) 758-3448
E-mail: cdphe.psdrequests@state.co.us
Contact E-mail: megan.martinez@state.co.us
Website: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/pp/oralhealth/OralHealth.html
Available from the website.

This report highlights oral health data from the Colorado Oral Health Surveillance System, including screening data from a 2004 random sample of kindergarten and third-grade students in the state, and an analysis of data from the Colorado Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System over several years. The report also addresses the effects that oral diseases have on Coloradans' overall health, including the effects of oral disease on pregnancy, tobacco-related illnesses, and quality of life; oral health status; risk reduction; workforce and access; successes in the state; and future considerations. Report sections also include an introduction to oral health data in Colorado, demographics, and references. Statistical information is provided in charts, graphs, tables, and maps throughout the report. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Young children, Access to health care, Health personnel, Provider participation, Pregnancy, Tobacco use, State programs, Disease prevention, Population surveillance, Statistics, Colorado

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research
725 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, CB# 7590
Chapel Hill, NC 27599

Telephone: (919) 966-5011
E-mail: web@schsr.unc.edu
Website: http://www.schsr.unc.edu
Available from the website.

This paper examines state priority needs and the ability to measure success in meeting oral health goals. It describes measures of performance and capacity, including the proportion of students in third grade who have dental sealants. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, State MCH programs, Needs assessment, Performance measurement, Population surveillance, Children, Pregnant women

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Oral Health
4770 Buford Highway, N.E., Mailstop F-10
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717

Telephone: (770) 488-6054
E-mail: oralhealth@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth
Available from the website.

These resources are designed to help state-oral-health-program directors plan, develop, implement, and evaluate oral-health-promotion and disease-prevention efforts. Each component describes a key element of an effective oral health program. Topics include staffing, management, and support; data collection and surveillance, the state oral health plan, partnerships and coalitions, school-based and school-linked dental sealant programs, community-water-fluoridation programs, policy development, evaluation, and program collaboration.

• Materials

Keywords: Oral health, Public health infrastructure, State programs, Program development, Program evaluation, Disease prevention, Health promotion

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 copies available at no charge.

This issue brief addresses issues in disparities in the oral health status of the maternal and child health (MCH) population. The brief focuses on children and adolescents from families with low incomes, children and adolescents from minority groups, and the role of state public health agencies in identifying opportunities to integrate oral health into MCH programs. The brief provides examples of ways that state public health agencies are fostering relationships, highlighting efforts in five areas: (1) surveillance (Alaska, Colorado, Nevada, Ohio, and Wisconsin), (2) prenatal (Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming), (3) early childhood oral health (Alabama, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Texas), (4) increasing access to preventive care (Colorado, Connecticut, Oklahoma, Montana, Nebraska, and South Carolina), and (5) injury-prevention (Arkansas and Kentucky). [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: MCH services, Oral health, Service integration, State health agencies, Public health, Population surveillance, Prenatal care, Early childhood caries, Disease prevention, Prevention programs, Injury prevention, State programs, Case studies

American Dental Association, Online Catalog
Telephone: (800) 947-4746
Fax: (312) 440-3542
Website: http://catalog.ada.org/
$25.00 (members), $37.50 (nonmembers).

This report provides a summary of the barriers to oral health care access for children from families with low incomes. Dental needs, insurance and Medicaid availability, participation in Head Start programs, and economic considerations are among the topics discussed. Some tables are categorized by age, ethnicity, income, and geographic region. Expert interviews, a copy of the protocol, and information extracted from recent literature are provided. A bibliography is also included.

Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Health insurance, Access to health care, Medicaid, Statistics, Economic factors

Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Oral Health
Curtis State Office Building 1000 Southwest Jackson Street, Suite 300
Topeka, KS 66612-1365

Telephone: (785) 296-5116
Fax: (785) 291-3959
E-mail: kboh@kdheks.gov
Website: http://www.kdheks.gov/ohi
Available from the website.

This report presents findings from a project to collect data about dental practices and to solicit community input about the dental workforce and access to oral health care in Kansas. Topics include the state oral health plan, dental education and recruitment strategies, and workforce assessment. Contents include an overview; the survey data report, which includes findings from studies of Extended Care Permit dental hygienists and primary care and pediatric dentists; and a report on conducting statewide focus groups on the dental workforce. The report is complemented with a DVD summary of the community input.

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Keywords: Oral health, Work force, Dental hygienists, Dentists, Needs assessment, Data, State surveys, Statewide planning, Kansas, Children

Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Oral Health
Curtis State Office Building 1000 Southwest Jackson Street, Suite 300
Topeka, KS 66612-1365

Telephone: (785) 296-5116
Contact Phone: (785) 291-3683
Fax: (785) 291-3959
E-mail: kboh@kdheks.gov
Website: http://www.kdheks.gov/ohi
Available from the website.

These materials are designed for use by oral health professionals and school nurses in providing annual oral health screenings for students entering kindergarten through twelfth grade in Kansas. Data collected from the screenings yield information on untreated oral health problems, urgent care needs, previous treatment received, and whether dental sealants have been placed on a child’s or adolescent’s teeth. Contents include a program brochure, a toolkit, forms, reports, and instructions for submitting screening data. Information about the state statute mandating the program and a calibration-training course are also provided. Parent consent and referral forms are available in English and Spanish.

• Materials

Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Screening, Parental consent, Referrals, School health services, State programs, Kansas, 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 for loan.

This report provides a snapshot of oral health in America using data available at the state level. The grading categories are intended to call greater policy attention to areas of need in prevention, access to care, infrastructure, oral health status, and oral-health related laws across the country. The report provides national and individual state performance grades in chart format.

Keywords: Oral health, National surveys, State surveys, Qualitative evaluation, Access to health care, State initiatives, Prevention programs, Public health infrastructure

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 report provides an overview of oral health in Kansas, using primary data sources and information collected through conversations with the state's Office of Oral Health and Oral Health Kansas. Grading categories are intended to call greater policy attention to oral disease prevention, access to care, infrastructure, health status, and oral-health-related laws.

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Keywords: Oral health, Surveillance, State surveys, Kansas, Adults

Vermont Department of Health, Office of Oral Health
108 Cherry Street
Burlington, VT 05402

Telephone: (802) 863-7200
Secondary Telephone: (800) 464-4343
Fax: (802) 865-7554
Website: http://healthvermont.gov/family/dental/services.aspx
Available from the website.

This report provides a summary of key findings from the Vermont survey as well as information on the following topics: (1) survey results 1993–1994 compared to 2002–2003; (2) decayed, missing, and filled teeth; (3) low-socioeconomic status (SES) schools compared to high-SES schools; (4) Tooth Tutor schools compared to non–Tooth Tutor schools; (5) regular dental visits compared to infrequent dental visits; (6) Medicaid compared to private dental insurance or cash; and (7) Vermont compared to other states. Information on the survey method and sampling is included.

• 2009-2010
• 2002-2003

Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Health status, Dental care, Population surveillance, State surveys, Vermont, Statistical data

Kentucky Department for Public Health, Oral Health Program
275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621

Telephone: (502) 564-3246
Website: http://www.chfs.ky.gov/dph/info/dpqi/oralhealth.htm
Available from the website.

This report presents findings from the 2000-2001 Kentucky Children's Oral Health Survey of a sample of third and sixth grade students. Baseline profiles of the oral health of Kentucky's school children by region and state and regional comparisons of key oral health measures are included. Parent questionnaire survey topics including parent reports on frequency of their child's visits to the dentist, need for care, and dental insurance status. Additional topics are surveys from visual dental screening reports on child tooth decay experience, need for urgent care, presence of tooth decay, presence of dental sealants, children with oral injuries, and need for dental treatment. The findings have been used to establish a state profile for an ongoing children's oral health surveillance system. Benchmarks will also be used to evaluate progress towards Healthy Kentuckians 2010 objectives.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Elementary schools, Access to health care, Health insurance, Population surveillance, State surveys, Kentucky, Statistical data, 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 final report summarizes Kentucky's efforts to improve the oral health of the state's population with funding from the State Oral Health Collaborative Systems grant program for the period September 1, 2004, to August 31, 2007. The report is divided into the following sections: introduction, purpose, goals, progress toward goals, Kentucky oral health program staff changes, presentations, impact, partnerships, considerations for improvement, non-federal funding support, and materials and publications. Selected topics include developing and implementing a 5-year oral health strategic plan and a child oral health surveillance system and developing a supply and demand dental work force study for Kentucky. The Kentucky Strategic Plan is included as an appendix. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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• PDF

Keywords: Oral health, Statewide planning, Strategic plans, Program descriptions, Public private partnerships, Population surveillance, Work force, Kentucky, Systems development, Final reports, Children

Con Alma Health Foundation
144 Park Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501

Telephone: (505) 438-0776
Fax: (505) 438-6223
E-mail: staff@conalma.org
Website: http://conalma.org
Available from the website.

This report highlights unmet dental health needs of New Mexico children and families, especially disadvantaged populations in rural and geographically remote communities. Contents include a description of the partner and stakeholder driven approach, a summary key findings including needs assessment, public will, support for a mid-level oral health practitioner model, and workforce development. A section on implications completes the report.

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Keywords: Oral health, State surveys, Needs assessment, Work force, New Mexico

DC Action for Children
1616 P Street, N.W., Suite 420
Washington, DC 20036

Telephone: (202) 234-9404
Fax: (202) 234-9108
E-mail: dcaction@dckids.org
Website: http://www.dckids.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This report presents findings from the first annual assessment of indicators in each of the District of Columbia's six citywide goals for children and youth to provide officials and the general public with an objective look at how well the city is (or, in some cases, is not) meeting the needs of children, youth, and their families. The snapshot presents basic data, brief assessments, and recommendations in the following areas: school readiness, school success, healthy children and youth, youth opportunity, stable families, and transitioning to adulthood.

• Facts In Brief

Keywords: Child health, Adolescent health, Family health, EPSDT, Facilities, School readiness, Academic achievement, Transition to independent living, Assessment, Statistical data, Advocacy, District of Columbia, Families, Adolescents, 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 for loan; copies of the software also available by contacting Cindy Burklow at cburklow@bizsoft.com or Cindy Pearce at cpearce@email.uky.edu.

This CD-ROM contains software and a training tool developed for screening students in third and ninth grades in Kentucky as part of an overall assessment and surveillance of children's and adolescents' oral health. Contents include (1) software for collecting data using a personal digital assistant (PDA) and (2) a presentation for training PDA software users. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Screening, Data collection, School age children, Adolescents, CD-ROMs, Training materials, Software, Kentucky

Mathematica Policy Research
P.O. Box 2393
Princeton, NJ 08543-2393

Telephone: (609) 799-3535
Fax: (609) 799-0005
E-mail: info@mathematica-mpr.com
Website: http://www.mathematica-mpr.com
Available from the website. Document Number: OPRE Report 2011-7.

This report, which offers insights about Early Head Start (EHS) programs and staff is the first in a series on the progress of children who are enrolled in EHS and their families. Report content is based on findings from the Early Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey. Topics include what is EHS; what services are delivered to families and how these services are individualized; and what are the characteristics of and services provided to families, special populations, and subgroups in EHS.

• Volume 1
• Volume 2

Keywords: Early Head Start, Infants, Young children, Families, Low income groups, Early childhood education, Infant development, Early childhood development, Programs, Surveys, Services, Oral health

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 summarizes oral health findings from the 2003-2004 Maine Child Health Survey, which incorporated an oral health section in the parent questionnaire and an oral health screening using the Association for State and Territorial Dental Directors' Basic Screening Survey. Additional topics include demographic data, prevalence of asthma, children with special health care needs, overweight, environmental tobacco smoke exposure, and food insecurity and family hunger. The report contains an executive summary, background information, an analysis of survey data, and a discussion. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Children with special health care needs, Health screening, Health status, Population surveillance, State surveys, Maine, Statistical data, Children

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

Utah Department of Health, Division of Community and Family Health Services, Oral Health Program
Martha Hughes Cannon Health Building, Second Floor 288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Telephone: (801) 538-9177
Website: http://health.utah.gov/oralhealth
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This report describes the methods and results of a statewide oral health status screening of children ages 6-8 in Utah. Topics include children's access to care as measured by toothache, last dental visit, needed dental care, and insurance status. Data on dental caries, treatment urgency, caries experience, and dental sealants, ranked by local health department and by gender, are also presented. A discussion and summary are included. The appendices contain a list of surveyed schools; sample letters for school superintendents, health officers, principals, and nurses; permission slip; and statistics.

Keywords: Oral health, Data collection, Screening, Needs assessment, Access to health care, Dental care, Dental caries, Dental sealants, Forms, State surveys, Utah

Utah Department of Health, Division of Community and Family Health Services, Oral Health Program
Martha Hughes Cannon Health Building, Second Floor 288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Telephone: (801) 538-9177
Website: http://health.utah.gov/oralhealth
Available from the website.

This report describes the methods and results of a statewide oral health status screening of children ages 6-8 in Utah. Measures of children's access to care (toothache, last dental visit, needed dental care, and insurance), overall and by ethnicity, and other key findings are addressed. Tables present comparisons of baseline vs. current data on dental caries experience, untreated tooth decay, treatment urgency, dental sealants, and fluorosis. The appendices include a list of surveyed schools; sample letters for school superintendents, principals, and nurses; permission slip; and statistics.

• Materials
• PDF

Keywords: Oral health, Children, Health status, Data collection, Screening, Needs assessment, Access to health care, Dental caries, Dental sealants, Forms, State surveys, Utah

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 report presents findings from a statewide survey to assess the oral health of students in third grade in Ohio. The survey, conducted during the 2004–2005 school year, focused on students’ oral health status and access to oral health care. A series of graphs presents data on the percentages of students with a history of tooth decay, with untreated tooth decay and toothaches, in need of early or urgent care, and with one or more dental sealants. The data are presented by county type, family income, and insurance coverage. Additional charts, graphs, and tables present data on the amount of time since the last dental visit, the percentages of students who visited a dentist in the past year, and a comparison of findings between the 1998–1999 and 2004–2005 surveys.

• Materials

Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Elementary schools, Health status, Dental care, Access to health care, Population surveillance, State surveys, Ohio, Statistical data, Children

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 report describes the results of a development grant to improve the oral health of children in Milwaukee. The project placed oral health care coordinators (OHCCs) in schools to provide preventive oral health services and trained primary care health professionals to perform oral health risk assessments, provide anticipatory guidance, and apply fluoride varnish. Topics include project development, objectives, and evaluation; demographics and key findings; and successes.

• PDF

Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adolescents, Access to health care, Disease prevention, Service coordination, School health programs, Professional training, Program descriptions, State programs, Community programs, Wisconsin

Maryland Dental Action Coalition
6410 Dobbin Road, Suite G
Columbia, MD 21045

Telephone: (410) 884-8294
Fax: (410) 884-8295
E-mail: info@mdac.us
Website: http://www.mdac.us
Available from the website.

This document outlines a multi-faceted 5-year state plan to promote the oral health of all Marylanders. The plan focuses on three key areas—access to oral health care, oral disease and injury prevention, and oral health literacy and education—identifying vision statements, goals, objectives, and activities for each. The document also includes an executive summary; information about contributors, including the Maryland Dental Action Committee; information about oral health in Maryland; and a logic model. A poster is also available.

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Keywords: Oral health, Community action, Strategic plans, Statewide planning, Maryland, Children, Adults

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 report reviews the state oral health initiative for children enrolled in Early Head Start (EHS) and Head Start (HS) in Massachusetts and provides results of an oral health survey, undertaken from December 2003 to May 2004, of 12 of the 31 HS programs in the state. Report sections include the survey methodology, a summary of the results, and charts providing findings in statistical form. Additional information is provided on the 2005 survey to assess the oral health status of children enrolled in EHS in Boston, as well as a summary of the 2004-2005 survey to assess the prevalence of early childhood caries among children ages 1-3 in Boston.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Head Start, Early Head Start, State programs, Program descriptions, State surveys, Massachusetts

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 copies available at no charge.

This report provides information about the location of oral health professionals in Massachusetts. Content includes calculations and maps of the dentist to population ratio at the city/town zip code levels, along with estimates of the U.S. population for the same timeframe. Data is presented on the number of dentists overall, and the number of MassHealth (Medicaid) dentists, by city/town. Data on the distribution of dental specialists, pediatric dentists, and oral surgeons is also provided. The report concludes with a discussion of implications and solutions.

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Keywords: Oral health, Work force, State surveys, Statistics, Massachusetts

Washington State Department of Health
P.O. Box 47890
Olympia, WA 98504-7890

Telephone: (800) 525-0127
Secondary Telephone: (360) 236-4030
Website: http://www.doh.wa.gov
Available from the website.

This report is a resource primarily for public health professionals on the health status of pregnant women, infants, children, and adolescents in Washington State. The first chapter contains county-specific population information as well as trend tables of pregnancy outcomes and infant and child mortality. Other chapters describe health outcomes and health behaviors of the MCH population overall and by county, age, gender, race, and ethnicity. Medicaid status is included where available. Additional contents include maps of perinatal services and health provider shortage areas and three appendices (technical notes, MCH priorities, and national and state performance measures). [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Maternal health, Child health, Health services, Data, State surveys, Washington, Pregnant women, Children, Adolescents

HRSA Information Center
P.O. Box 2910
Merrifield, VA 22116

Telephone: (888) 275-4772
Secondary Telephone: (877) 489-4772
Fax: (703) 821-2098
E-mail: ask@hrsa.gov
Website: http://www.ask.hrsa.gov
Available at no charge. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHK128.

This report describes state-level information on the percentage of enrolled children who received one or more dental visits, the percentage of child expenditures committed to children's oral health care, and the average cost to Medicaid programs for each child who accessed oral health care. It provides fiscal year 1995 data describing state, regional, and national information on population and child health; Medicaid recipients, expenditures, and eligibles; Medicaid program characteristics; full-year child enrollees by eligibility category; and Medicaid managed care enrollment. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Reports, Dental care, Oral health, Medicaid, Medicaid managed care, Health care financing, Statistics

U.S. Government Accountability Office
441 G Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20548

Telephone: (202) 512-3000
Secondary Telephone:
E-mail: contact@gao.gov
Website: http://www.gao.gov
Available at no charge for first copy, additional copies $2 each; also available from the website. Document Number: GAO-07-826T.

This testimony examines the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS') oversight of oral health care for children from families with low incomes who are enrolled in Medicaid. The testimony is based on the following: (1) reports that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued from 2000 to 2003; (2) interviews conducted in April 2007 with officials from CMS, state Medicaid programs (California, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, and Washington), and national health associations; and (3) a review of literature provided by officials from CMS and other organizations. The testimony addresses the data that CMS requires states to submit on the provision of Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) oral health services and the extent to which the data are sufficient for CMS oversight of the provision of these services. Background information on EPSDT services and Medicaid delivery and financing, concluding observations, contacts, and related GAO products are included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Medicaid, Screening, Preventive health services, Referrals, Health services delivery, Health care financing, EPSDT, Federal agencies, Data collection, Data sources, Children

U.S. Government Accountability Office
441 G Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20548

Telephone: (202) 512-3000
Secondary Telephone:
E-mail: contact@gao.gov
Website: http://www.gao.gov
Single copies available at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: GAO-08-1121.

This report presents information from national health surveys on key indicators of the oral health status of children in Medicaid, specifically, the rate of oral disease, their receipt of oral health care, and changes in these indicators over time. Content includes the results in brief, concluding observations, and federal agency comments.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Medicaid, Health status, Health care delivery, Low income groups, Trends

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research
725 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, CB# 7590
Chapel Hill, NC 27599

Telephone: (919) 966-5011
E-mail: web@schsr.unc.edu
Website: http://www.schsr.unc.edu
Available from the website.

This report reviews changes in state and jurisdictional priority maternal and child health (MCH) needs and how performance is measured in meeting those needs. It includes background information on state MCH priority setting and performance reporting, a comparison of priority needs, a description of other needs identified by states in the needs-assessment process, and a review of state performance measures. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: State MCH programs, Needs assessment, Performance measurement, Trends, Reports

Michigan Department of Community Health, Oral Health Program
Capitol View Building 201 Townsend Street
Lansing, MI 48913

Telephone: (517) 335-8879
Fax: (517) 335-8294
E-mail: oralhealth@michigan.gov
Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2942_4911_4912_6226---,00.html
Available from the website.

This document provides information on the prevalence of oral disease in Michigan and action steps adopted by the Michigan Department of Community Health in alliance with its various partner organizations to meet these needs. Topics include prevalence of and risk factors for oral disease, strategies for preventing oral disease, goals and action steps for improving oral health, and programs and practices.

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Keywords: Oral health, Prevalence, Risk factors, Disease prevention, Strategic plans, Program improvement, Statewide planning, Michigan, Statistical data, Pregnant women, Children, Infants, Adults

Minnesota Department of Health, Community and Family Health Division
P.O. Box 64975
St. Paul, MN 55164

Telephone: (651) 201-5000
Secondary Telephone: (888) 345-0823
Website: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/cfh/
Available from the website.

This report provides an overview of the status of the oral health of Minnesota's children and youth and the care-delivery systems available to them. Contents include descriptions of factors influencing or affected by dental caries; periodontal diseases; and a lack of access to oral health care, including socioeconomic factors or work force issues. References are provided at the conclusion of the report, along with additional resources and Web sites. Statistical data are presented in charts and graphs throughout the report.

• Full Report

Keywords: Oral health, Health services delivery, Dental caries, periodontal diseases, Access to health care, Barriers, State surveys, Statistical data, Minnesota, Children

REACH Healthcare Foundation
6700 Antioch Road, Suite 200
Merriam, KS 66204

Telephone: (913) 432-4196
Secondary Telephone: (866) 866-8805
E-mail: http://www.reachhealth.org/Contact/Contact.asp?x=070|010&~=
Website: http://www.reachhealth.org
Available from the website.

This report documents the oral health status of adults and children in Missouri, including national and state data on disparities in oral health, Medicaid, emergency room use for oral health care, and community water fluoridation. The report also examines results from interviews with key stakeholders on topics such as Missouri’s oral-health-care-delivery system, sites and settings, and work force. The report concludes with a discussion of barriers to care and a description of systemic and programmatic approaches to overcoming these barriers.

• Full Report
• Executive Summary

Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adults, Health status, Service delivery systems, Work force, Barriers, Access to health care, State surveys, Missouri

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

Center for Oral Health
309 East Second Street
Pomona, CA 91766-1854

Telephone: (909) 469-8300
Secondary Telephone: (909) 256-7005
Fax: (510) 380-6637
Website: http://www.centerfororalhealth.org
Available from the website.

This brief presents findings of an oral health screening of children in 186 elementary schools in California conducted in 2005. The brief describes the methods used in the screenings, key findings, and recommendations on developing a broadbased approach for reducing the impact of oral disease on children and their families. The recommendations section describes issues and suggests actions in the areas of developing a comprehensive oral health surveillance system, eliminating barriers to care, and preventing tooth decay.

• Final Report

Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Kindergarten, Elementary schools, Health screening, Access to health care, Population surveillance, State surveys, California, Statistical data, 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 report presents data collected to assess statewide needs and disparities in access to oral health care among children at risk for tooth decay in Montana. Data include number of untreated dental caries, caries experience, and treatment urgency recommendations for children enrolled in Head Start and a representative sample of students in third grade; the number of children in Head Start with caries in at least one primary tooth; and the number of students in third grade with a dental sealant on at least one permanent molar. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, School age children, Head Start, Elementary schools, Needs assessments, Dental caries, Dental sealants, State surveys, Montana, Statistical data

Center for Law and Social Policy
1200 18th Street, N.W., Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036

Telephone: (202) 906-8000
Fax: (202) 842-2885
E-mail: http://www.clasp.org/about/contact
Website: http://www.clasp.org
Available from the website.

This policy brief describes the characteristics of children enrolled in Head Start and their families and the services provided to them during the 2004-2005 program year. The data cover 3- and 4-year olds enrolled in Head Start; pregnant women and infants and children under age 3 enrolled in Early Head Start; infants and children from birth to age 5 enrolled in Migrant and Seasonal Head Start; and children enrolled in American Indian and Alaskan Native Head Start programs. Following an introduction, data figures and discussion are presented on the following topics: (1) Head Start-funded enrollment slots by program type, (2) Head Start disability determination and special services, (3) children's access to health care services before and after Head Start participation, (4) primary child care arrangements during non-Head Start hours, (5) percent change in Head Start families' participation in family services, and (6) teachers with degrees and credentials.

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Keywords: Oral health, Head Start, Early Head Start, Infants, Young children, Access to health care, Health services delivery, Pregnant women, Native Americans, Enrollment, Family support services

Center for Law and Social Policy
1200 18th Street, N.W., Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036

Telephone: (202) 906-8000
Fax: (202) 842-2885
E-mail: http://www.clasp.org/about/contact
Website: http://www.clasp.org
Available from the website.

This policy brief describes Early Head Start and Head Start programs for children and families in the 2002–2003 program year. Topics discussed include access to child health services; eligibility and services for children with special health care needs; services for pregnant women; parental employment, child care needs, and receipt of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families; service utilization; and race and ethnicity of children enrolled in Head Start and child development staff.

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Keywords: Oral health, Early Head Start, Head Start, Program descriptions, Young children, Pregnant women, Federal MCH programs, Infant health, Child health, Child care, Family support services, Surveys, Utilization review

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

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 information packet contains materials from the Northern Arizona Council of Governments Head Start National Oral Health Conference Roundtable held on May 3, 2005, in Flagstaff, Arizona. The packet includes a copy of a child oral health record, information about using Head Start (HS) surveillance data to predict and allocate resources, copies of HS and oral health treatment data, and a plan for implementing a comprehensive oral health initiative for HS in Flagstaff.

Keywords: Oral health, Head Start, Infant health, Child health, Statistical data, Records, Resource allocation, Treatment, State programs, Arizona

Florida Public Health Institute
1622 North Federal Highway, Suite B
Lake Worth, FL 33460

Telephone: (561) 533-7909
Fax: (561) 533-7966
E-mail: http://www.flphi.org/contact-us
Website: http://www.flphi.org
Available from the website.

This resource provides information on barriers to and opportunities for understanding children’s dental caries and other public oral health issues. Topics include health care coverage and financing, prevention, safety nets, surveillance, and work force issues. Topics include national and Florida health policies.

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Keywords: Oral health, Public health, Children, Dental caries, Health care financing, Access to health care, Surveillance, Work force, State programs, Florida

Children's Dental Health Project
1020 19th Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036

Telephone: (202) 833-8288
Fax: (202) 331-1432
E-mail: cdhpinfo@cdhp.org
Website: http://www.cdhp.org
Available from the website.

This fact sheet discusses oral health disparities among Native American and Alaska Native children. The fact sheet specifically addresses disparities in oral health status and access to care, including children's lack of dental insurance and the disproportionately small number of dentists who serve the population.

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Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Racial factors, American Indians, Alaska natives, Access to health care, Health insurance, Children

New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Oral Health Program
29 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301

Telephone: (603) 271-4741
Secondary Telephone: (800) 852-3345, ext. 4741
Fax: (603) 271-4506
Website: http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/bchs/rhpc/oral
Available from the website.

This report presents findings from an oral health screening and body mass index assessment among students in third grade in New Hampshire public schools. Topics include demographics of children undergoing oral health screenings and height and weight measurements. Statewide and regional prevalence statistics on tooth decay experience, dental sealants, oral health treatment urgency, overweight, and obesity are also addressed.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Elementary schools, Health screening, Health status, Dental caries, Dental sealants, Weight, Population surveillance, State surveys, New Hampshire, Children

New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Oral Health Program
29 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301

Telephone: (603) 271-4741
Secondary Telephone: (800) 852-3345, ext. 4741
Fax: (603) 271-4506
Website: http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/bchs/rhpc/oral
Available from the website.

This report focuses on the oral health status of adults and children in New Hampshire and their access to oral health care, including preventive services. It presents data on eight indicators from the National Oral Health Surveillance System: behavioral risk factors, fluoridation, hospital- and community-based oral health programs, school-based oral health programs, third grade oral health survey, cancer registry and mortality from oral cancer, youth tobacco survey, and national oral health surveillance.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adults, Dental caries, Health status, Access to health care, Preventive health services, Statistical data, Population surveillance, State surveys, New Hampshire, Reports

New Mexico Department of Health
1190 South Saint Francis Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87502

Telephone: (505) 827-2613
Fax: (505) 827-2530
E-mail: doh-webmaster@state.nm.us
Website: http://www.health.state.nm.us/
Available from the website.

This resource presents data and analysis from New Mexico Oral Health Surveillance System (NMOHSS). Contents include a series of reports on the border counties, children, pregnant women, and the impact of the NMOHSS. Data on community water fluoridation and the oral health workforce are also presented.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Pregnant women, Fluorides, Water, Work force, Data analysis, Population surveillance, Epidemiology, New Mexico

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 a comprehensive oral health survey instrument designed to facilitate collection and analysis of information obtained by direct clinical examination of preschool and school-aged populations.

Keywords: Oral health, Surveys, Child health, Dental sealants

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 publication describes an instrument for collecting information on oral conditions in children. The intent is to facilitate the identification of disease trends and subpopulations at high risk for disease, as well as the evaluation of existing programs. The questionnaire is included.

Keywords: Oral health, Children, Data collection, Health status, Trends, Risk factors, Program evaluation, New York, Questionnaires

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 online query system provides access to national and state data on the quality of, and access to, health care. The system can display estimates from national tables that are specific to particular age groups, as well as estimates based on race, ethnicity, income, or education. It can also access data on conditions such as asthma; display trends for national estimates on selected measures; display and download national and state data tables; access data for quality of health care, access to health care, and priority populations; and locate tables based on selected words, chapters, or type of table from the National Healthcare Quality Report and the National Healthcare Disparities Report.

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Keywords: Databases, Data, Measures, Quality assurance, Access to health care, Barriers

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
Available from the website.

This document reports on the history, objectives, and rationale of the oral health surveillance system in North Dakota. Information is provided on the system structure, including goals, objectives, activities, the surveillance logic model, indicators and measures, and data collection. Also discussed are system sustainability, describing collaboration and integration efforts, the data flow chart, functions of the advisory committee, and resource utilization and efficiency. Contents also include a chart outlining the communication plan from 2008 to 2013.

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Keywords: Oral health, Strategic plans, State surveys, Surveillance, North Dakota, Infants, Children

Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center
U.S. Office of Head Start Telephone: (866) 763-6481
Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc
Available from the website.

This resource provides information and tools related to Head Start monitoring, including the onsite review protocol (in English and Spanish), video and slides from a grantee webcast, and monitoring guides. The guides are organized by reviewer roles and evidence-collection methods. In each guide, the evidence collected is linked to compliance indicators and frameworks within the protocol. Topics include management systems and program governance, fiscal integrity, staff and child file, family and community engagement, child health and safety, and child development and education.

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Keywords: Head Start, Protocols, Monitoring, Manuals, Performance measurement, Resources for professionals, Multimedia, Oral health, Children, Families, Spanish language materials

Oklahoma State Department of Health, Dental Health Service
1000 Northeast 10th Street, Room 712
Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1299

Telephone: (405) 271-5502
Fax: (405) 271-5434
Website: http://www.ok.gov/health/Child_and_Family_Health/Dental_Health_Service/
Available from the website.

This report presents data and analyses derived from a statewide assessment of oral health status indicators (prevalence of dental caries, caries experience, dental sealants, missing teeth, and need for oral health treatment) among students in third grade in Oklahoma. Contents include a description of the research design and the sample; consent; data collection, entry, and analyses; confidentiality issues; and results. Comparison to Healthy People 2010 targets, materials for communicating with schools and parents, and descriptions of participants and procedures are provided.

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• 2010 Report

Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Needs assessment, Screening, Dental caries, Dental sealants, State surveys, Oklahoma, Children

MaineHealth
110 Free Street
Portland, ME 04101

Telephone: (207) 661-7001
Website: http://www.mainehealth.org
Available from the website.

This report presents findings from a statewide community health needs assessment to identify the most important health issues in Maine for the state and by county. The report contains information about the objectives and methodology, key population health status findings, and findings for specific areas of health care. Topics include cardiovascular health; respiratory health; diabetes health; cancer health; reproductive health; mental health; substance abuse; youth health; community perceptions of health and health related service needs; interpersonal violence and abuse; arthritis, bone, and joint health; and infectious disease including hepatitis C, HIV and sexually transmitted diseases, and influenza. The report concludes with information on priority issues and recommendations.

• Full Report
• Executive Summary

Keywords: Community health, Needs assessment, Population surveillance, Health status, Barriers, Public health services, State surveys, Maine, Oral health, Children, Adolescents

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Oral Health and Dentistry
P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln, NE 68509-5026

Telephone: (402) 471-0166
Website: http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/dental
Available from the website.

This report describes the first statewide oral health screening of students in third grade in Nebraska. Topics include caries experience, prevalence of untreated oral disease, and use of dental sealants. Report sections define methods and results, discuss results in comparison to other states and to Healthy People 2010 objectives, and provide recommendations.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Elementary schools, Health status, Dental caries, Dental sealants, Healthy People 2010, Population surveillance, State surveys, Nebraska, Statistical data

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Women's, Children's, and Family Health Section
Division of Public Health 3601 C Street, Suite 310
Anchorage, AK 99503-5923

Telephone: (907) 269-3400
Secondary Telephone: (800) 799-7570
Fax: (907) 269-3465
Website: http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/wcfh
Available from the website.

This fact sheet outlines the oral-health and oral health-related service needs of children and adolescents with special health care needs in Alaska, a chosen priority issue for the Title V Block Grant needs-assessment reporting requirement. Topics include prevalence of tooth decay among children with special health care needs in Alaska and nationwide, interventions and recommendations, and capacity. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Children with special health care needs, Adolescents, Access to health care, Needs assessment, Dental hygiene, Intervention, Alaska, State surveys

U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Waterfront Centre 800 Ninth Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20024

Telephone: (202) 720-4423
Fax: (202) 690-2469
Website: http://www.csrees.usda.gov
Available from the website.

This policy brief discusses the oral health status of rural families with low incomes who reside in Maryland and the implications for policy and programs. The brief is based on a multi-state, longitudinal study of the well-being of families with low incomes in the context of welfare reform. Data on demographics (employment and education) and oral health indicators (dental visits within the last year, dental insurance) as reported by mothers in Maryland compared to that of the overall study sample are provided. Other topics include the importance of oral health and barriers to oral health. Policy recommendations to improve access, broaden the provider network, and educate consumers are included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Rural health, Policy development, Program development, Low income groups, Statistical data, State surveys, Maryland, Children, Families

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 brief highlights findings from four surveys in Ohio: the 2004 Ohio Family Health Survey; the 2004 Ohio Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey; Make Your Smile Count! A Survey of the Oral Health of Ohio Schoolchildren, 2004-2005; and the 2002-2003 Ohio survey of the oral health status of children enrolled in Head Start (based on the Association of State and Territorial Dental Director's Basic Screening Survey). Topics include child and adult oral health status and access to care, infrastructure, and dentist participation in Medicaid.

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Keywords: Oral health, Health status, Access to health care, Risk assessment, Medicaid, Provider participation, Dentists, State surveys, Ohio, Family health, Health behavior, Elementary schools, Head Start, Statistical data, Families, Children

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Oral Health Program
Alaska Division of Public Health 130 Seward Street, Room 508
Juneau, AK 99801

Telephone: (907) 465-8628
Website: http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/wcfh/oralhealth
Available from the website.

This document is a preliminary working draft of a State Oral Health Plan presented to policymakers by a coalition of 20 stakeholder organizations. The draft contains national and state oral health data and recommendations to improve access to care in Alaska. Child health topics include dental caries experience and untreated dental caries, dental sealants, oral clefts, and oral health services. Data on adult oral health, oral cancer, and the age distribution of dentists in Alaska are also included. Recommendations in the areas of prevention and education, access, and financing are presented.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Children, Adults, Access to health care, Prevention, Health education, Financing, Dental caries, Dental sealants, Dental care, Oral clefts, Oral cancer, Work force, Statistics, Statewide planning, Alaska

Alliance for Health Reform
1444 Eye St., N.W., Suite 910
Washington, DC 20005

Telephone: (202) 789-2300
Fax: (202) 789-2233
E-mail: info@allhealth.org
Website: http://www.allhealth.org
Available from the website.

This issue brief examines the persistence of barriers to oral health care in the United States. The content is based on a briefing held on August 17, 2012, in Washington, DC to discuss progress and challenges for oral health care. Topics include provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that expanded dental coverage, primarily for children, and addressed education, unfunded provisions, the lack of dental coverage among adults, and populations at high risk for oral disease including individuals in minority groups and those with low incomes. Additional topics include states that are exploring new ways to expand the dental workforce, states with community water fluoridation activity, and ideas for the future.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adults, Dental care, Barriers, Health care reform, Access to health care, State programs

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Women's, Children's, and Family Health Section
Division of Public Health 3601 C Street, Suite 310
Anchorage, AK 99503-5923

Telephone: (907) 269-3400
Secondary Telephone: (800) 799-7570
Fax: (907) 269-3465
Website: http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/wcfh
Available from the website.

This fact sheet outlines the oral-health and oral-health-related service needs of pregnant women and other women in Alaska, a chosen priority issue for the Title V Block Grant needs-assessment reporting requirement. Topics include prevalence of tooth decay among women in Alaska and nationwide, interventions and recommendations, and capacity. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Pregnant women, Women's health, Access to health care, Intervention, Needs assessment, Alaska, State surveys

National Center for Health Statistics
3311 Toledo Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782

Telephone: (301) 458-4000
Secondary Telephone: (800) 232-4636
Fax: (301) 458-4020
E-mail: nchsquery@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs
Available from the website.

This report presents findings on oral health disparities from the 2009–2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The report focuses on Healthy People 2020 objectives covering select age groups by race and ethnicity and poverty status. Topics include untreated dental caries among children and adolescents ages 3–5, 6–9, and 13–15; dental sealants among children ages 6–9 and adolescents ages 13–15; tooth retention among adults ages 25–64; and edentulism among adults ages 65–74.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Barriers, Data analysis, National surveys, Healthy People 2020, Health status

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 brief on the oral health of children in kindergarten through third grade in Arizona. Information presented in the brief is based on findings from the 1999-2003 Arizona School Dental Survey and the 1996 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Topics include disparities in the concentration of tooth decay, socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, and access to care. The need for collaboration and partnerships involving both public and private groups to improve the oral health of children is also discussed. Graphs present data on the percentage of children who have experienced decay (1) by school free and reduced lunch participation, (2) by race and ethnicity, and (3) by type of dental insurance.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Elementary schools, Dental caries, Access to health care, Socioeconomic factors, Racial factors, Ethnic factors, Public private partnerships, Health insurance, Surveys, Statistical data, Arizona, 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 for loan.

This manual explains the process of taking an oral health survey and reviews various procedures for planning and conducting an oral epidemiologic survey. The manual covers the following steps: identifying the target population and selecting the sample, gaining approval, making on-site arrangements, promoting and marketing the survey, obtaining equipment and supplies, providing for staffing and training, addressing infection control, conducting the examination, recording data, and gathering follow-up information. The manual was developed as a companion to the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors' seven-step model Assessing Oral Health Needs. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Health promotion, Needs assessment, Survey tools, Manuals

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
Available from the website.

This set of fact sheets focuses on oral health topics in North Dakota. The summary fact sheet discusses dental caries prevalence, dental sealants, access to oral health care, and the oral health work force. A second fact sheet outlines accomplishments for the state oral health program from 2008 to 2009. A third fact sheet provides statistics on dental visits and the prevalence of dental caries among students in grades 9–12. Another fact sheet focuses on the oral health needs of North Dakota children with special health care needs.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental caries, Access to health care, Dental care, Work force, Children with special health care needs, State programs, Statistics, North Dakota, 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 companion document to Oral Health for Ohio Head Start Children: Compendium of Promising Approaches presents findings from a series of interviews conducted as part of an oral health program evaluation. The document presents survey data (including response rates); participant programs, roles, and years in role; duration of partnerships and collaborations; the health coordinator's perceptions of collaboration, barriers, and success indicators; other approaches that work well to meet the oral health needs of children; and suggestions for Head Start programs and communities. The document provides additional data on Head Start and Early Head Start programs by setting. The appendix includes the survey instrument.

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Keywords: Oral health, Head Start, : Early Head Start, Program descriptions, Program evaluation, Surveys, Research, Questionnaires, Statistics, Ohio, Case studies, 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 companion document to Oral Health for Ohio Head Start Children: Compendium of Promising Approaches presents the results of interviews of parents and staff in the evaluation study. Selected Early Head Start and Head Start staff and parents of children in the programs were interviewed about their attitudes and practices related to oral health care for young children in Ohio. Tables provide the interview results on program, staff, and family demographics; child age; staff and parent comments about age recommended for a child's first visit to the dentist; difficulty in finding participating providers and reasons for the difficulty; oral health care payment sources; needs and access to care; assistance to parents; strategies used by staff in oral health education; and additional strategies to improve oral health services for those in need. The appendices include the survey instruments used for Head Start staff and parents.

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Keywords: Oral health, Head Start, Early Head Start, Program descriptions, Program evaluation, Consumer satisfaction, Surveys, Research, Questionnaires, Statistics, Ohio, Case studies, Children

Arkansas Department of Health, Office of Oral Health
4815 West Markham, Slot 18
Little Rock, AR 72205

Telephone: (501) 661-2595
Secondary Telephone: (501) 661-2000
Fax: (501) 661-2055
Website: http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programsServices/oralhealth/Pages/default.aspx
Available from the website.

This report summarizes what is known about oral health among Arkansans. It also addresses racial disparities, and discusses prevention strategies, access to care, and relevant public health issues. Comparisons are made to national data and to Healthy People 2020 goals when appropriate.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Older adults, Health status, Disease prevention, Access to health care, Public policy, State initiatives, Arkansas, Statistics

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.

This report documents the oral health status of residents and provides an overview of the current knowledge about the state of oral health issues in Connecticut. The report provides a summary of key findings and discusses state demographics, oral health status, risk and protective factors, and work force and access. The report is a companion document to the Connecticut Oral Health Improvement Plan for 2007-2012 and is intended to provide baseline data on the oral health of Connecticut residents to promote interventions and policies and facilitate monitoring of oral disease trends and improvements to residents' oral health.

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Keywords: Oral health, Access to health care, Demography, Health status, Dental caries, Risk factors, Protective factors, Work force, Statistical data, State programs, Connecticut, Children

New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Oral Health Program
29 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301

Telephone: (603) 271-4741
Secondary Telephone: (800) 852-3345, ext. 4741
Fax: (603) 271-4506
Website: http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/bchs/rhpc/oral
Available from the website.

This fact sheet summarizes data gathered in 2006 relating to oral health of non-institutionalized adults in New Hampshire. Topics include dental visits, tooth loss, and insurance status.

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Keywords: Oral health, Health care utilization, Adults, Health insurance, State surveys, Surveillance, New Hampshire

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
2 Lafayette Street, 20th Floor, CN-65
New York, NY 10007

Telephone: (212) 676-2188
Website: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/home/home.shtml
Available from the website.

This data report provides a portrait of preventive oral health care use among children and adults in New York City. Recommendations to reduce the risk for oral health problems and improve oral health care access are also discussed.

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Keywords: Oral health, Urban health, Data, New York, Cities

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
Available from the website.

This publication comprises two reports addressing oral health in North Dakota. The Burden of Disease report provides an overview of demographic, socioeconomic, and health status inequalities throughout the state. The State Plan for the Future outlines action strategies to prevent disparities and provide access to care. Topics include risk and protective factors affecting oral diseases and the provision of services.

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Keywords: Oral health, Barriers, Disease prevention, Access to health care, Public health infrastructure, Statewide planning, North Dakota

Northern Virginia Health Foundation
1940 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314

Telephone: (703) 486-5691
Fax: (703) 486-5692
E-mail: http://novahealthfdn.org/about-us/contact-us
Website: http://www.novahealthfdn.org
Available from the website.

This report describes the results of a survey of the oral health of Northern Virginia residents and of the need for and access to oral health care services, particularly among families with low incomes. The survey assessed numerous factors affecting the oral health of Northern Virginians, gauging their perceptions of oral health and documenting obstacles to accessing oral health care.

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Keywords: Oral health, Access to health care, Barriers, Low income groups, State initiatives, Virginia, Community surveys, 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 report documents the progress Texas has made toward meeting Healthy People 2010 oral health objectives. Contents include an executive summary; a discussion of the burden of oral disease, risk and protective factors affecting oral diseases, and the provision of oral health services; and conclusions. Oral health topics are described in terms of past trends, current estimate, future projections, and what these changes mean for individuals, health professionals, and the state. Indicators of oral health status and data sources are included.

Keywords: Oral health, Health objectives, Population surveillance, Health status, Risk factors, Protective factors, Health services delivery, Progress reports, Statistical data, Trends, Policy, State initiatives, Texas

Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured
1330 G Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005

Telephone: (202) 347-5270
Fax: (202) 347-5274
E-mail: http://www.kff.org/about/contact.cfm
Website: http://www.kff.org/about/kcmu.cfm
Available from the website.

This fact sheet provides data on oral health care coverage and access for children, adults, and Medicare beneficiaries. Contents include state-by-state data on the percentage of the population living in an oral-health-professional shortage area and the percentage of adults ages 18 and older with a dental visit within the past year.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adults, Dental insurance, Access to health care, Medicaid, Data, Dental care

American Association for Dental Research
1619 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3406

Telephone: (703) 548-0066
Fax: (703) 548-1883
E-mail: research@iadr.org
Website: http://www.aadronline.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3451
Contact for cost information.

The purpose of this peer-reviewed special journal issue is to present current estimates of the frequency and demographic distribution of selected clinical parameters of the oral health of the U.S. population based on the first 3 years of the 1988-1994 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III). The issue begins with an overview of NHANES III. The remaining papers provide updated estimates for the United States for dental caries in children, adolescents, and adults; root caries in adults; clinical parameters associated with periodontal diseases; tooth retention; the technical quality of prothseses; restorations and tooth conditions; orofacial trauma; and selected occlusal characteristics.

Keywords: Dental caries, National surveys, Oral health, Periodontal diseases, Prostheses, Tooth diseases, Professional education

Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Oral Health Program
11 State House Station Key Plaza, 286 Water Street, Fifth Floor
Augusta, ME 04333-0011

Telephone: (207) 287-2361
Secondary Telephone: (800) 606-0215
Fax: (207) 287-7213
E-mail: judith.a.feinstein@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bohdcfh/odh
Available from the website.

This website lists a series of maps that provide a picture of oral health resources in Maine. The maps display data on the number and density of licensed dentists and dental hygienists by county of practice, safety net dental clinics, schools funded to provide fluoride mouthrinse and dental sealants, and public water systems providing optimally fluoridated water.

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Keywords: Oral health, Data, Maps, Work force, Prevention programs, State programs, Maine

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

California Program on Access to Care
California Policy Research Center 1950 Addison Street, Number 203
Berkeley, CA 94720-7410

Telephone: (510) 643-3140
Fax: (510) 642-7861
E-mail: gilbert.ojeda@berkeley.edu
Website: http://cpac.berkeley.edu/
Single copies available at no charge.

This fact sheet provides information about the oral health status of Latino children in California. Disparities in oral health among white, Asian, black, and Latino children are discussed. Topics include prevalence of oral disease, limited access to oral health care, and barriers that prevent access to oral health care. Statistical information is presented in figures within the fact sheet. Recommendations are also included.

Keywords: Oral health, Hispanic Americans, Child health, Access to health care, Dental care, Health status, Low income groups, Cultural barriers, Financial barriers, Language barriers, Provider participation, California

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 brief presents findings about the oral health status of children enrolled in Early Head Start and Head Start in Colorado. Page 1 includes a list of key findings. The remainder of the report is in tabular form and includes information about the number of children screened and then stratified by race and ethnicity and by age, and about the prevalence of dental caries experience and untreated tooth decay in children ages 2–4 compared to Healthy People 2010 objectives.

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Keywords: Child health, Oral health, Head Start, Early Head Start, Low income groups, Racial factors, Ethnic factors, Dental caries, Colorado, Young children

Georgia Department of Public Health, Oral Health Section
Two Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303-3186

Telephone: (404) 657-6639
E-mail: llkoskela@dhr.state.ga.us
Website: http://health.state.ga.us/programs/oral/index.asp
Available from the website.

This report highlights the oral health status of students in third grade who participated in Georgia’s 2005 oral health screening. Topics include dental caries experience, untreated tooth decay, dental sealants, unmet oral health needs, and access to and use of oral health care. A description of the survey methodology and sample size is included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Elementary schools, Health status, Dental caries, Dental sealants, Access to health care, Health care utilization, Population surveillance, State surveys, Georgia, Statistical data, Children

Georgia Department of Public Health, Oral Health Section
Two Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303-3186

Telephone: (404) 657-6639
E-mail: llkoskela@dhr.state.ga.us
Website: http://health.state.ga.us/programs/oral/index.asp
Available from the website.

This document discusses findings and conclusions from a survey of children enrolled in Georgia Head Start programs, as well as actions to improve the oral health of all children in the state. Findings on children's oral health are presented by sex, race, and ethnicity. Topics include tooth decay, caries experience, untreated decay, white spot lesions, early childhood caries (ECC), severe ECC, rampant caries, and need for dental care. Information on the survey methodology is also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Young children, Head Start, Early childhood caries, Community action, State surveys, Georgia

Tracy Rodgers
Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Oral and Health Delivery Systems
Lucas State Office Building 321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319

Telephone: (515) 242-6383
Secondary Telephone: (866) 528-4020
Contact Phone: (515) 281-7715
Fax: (515) 242-6384
Contact Fax: (515) 242-6384
Contact E-mail: trodgers@idph.state.ia.us
Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/OHDS/OralHealth.aspx
Available from the website.

This report discusses the oral health status of Iowa's children. Statistical data are included from Medicaid, oral health surveys, school-based dental sealant programs, public health dental hygienist services, oral health program summaries, needs assessments, and input from forums held around the state. Topics include children enrolled in Medicaid, dental services being utilized, the Iowa Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program, access to services through Title V, and summaries of topics from regional oral health forums. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental sealants, School based clinics, Access to health care, Population surveillance, State surveys, Trends, Iowa, Statistical data, 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
Available for loan. Document Number: NIH 89-2247.

This report presents data from a nationwide oral health survey of children ages 5–17 taken during the 1986–1987 school year. National and regional data are presented.

Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Surveys, School age children, Dental caries, Statistics

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Oral Health
4770 Buford Highway, N.E., Mailstop F-10
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717

Telephone: (770) 488-6054
E-mail: oralhealth@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth
Available from the website.

This document outlines an updated strategic plan for improving the nation’s oral health over the next 3 to 5 years. Five public health priorities and eight current goals address core/essential functions and key subject areas. These areas include dental caries, periodontal diseases, oral and pharyngeal cancers, infection control, public oral health infrastructure, elimination of health disparities, health policy and translation/dissemination of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) products, and organizational capacity and function. The document also outlines the CDC’s vision, mission, roles, and core functions as well as priorities in public oral health.

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Keywords: Oral health, Disease prevention, Dental caries, Periodontal diseases, Oral cancer, Infection control, Public health dentistry, Access to health care, Strategic planning, Adults, Children

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, 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 report describes the goals and results of the oral health program in Missouri. Topics include prevention services, surveillance, fluoride mouthrinse services, clinical services, education and outreach, public water fluoridation, activities associated with a grant funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration, state task force and assessment, and network and coalition activity.

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Keywords: Oral health, Disease prevention, Prevention services, Surveillance, Fluorides, Health services delivery, State programs, Missouri, Children

Stephen Hancocks
27 Bellamy's Court, Abbotshade Road
London, England SE16 5RF

Fax: +44 (0)20-7232-2736
Website: http://www.shancocksltd.co.uk/
$31.99 British pounds sterling, or $75.00 (US), plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-8546145-0-X.

This toolkit is the result of a study to critically review, test, and publish a set of oral-health-promotion evaluation outcome measures applicable for use in oral health care settings. The toolkit outlines the principles and practice of oral health promotion evaluation, describes the research process that was undertaken, demonstrates how to use the toolkit when evaluating oral-healthpromotion interventions, and provides choices of evaluation outcome measures that may be used for three target groups: parents and caregivers of preschool-age children, school-age children, and adults ages 65 and older. The appendices include a detailed overview of the six stages of the research process and the results of each stage.

Keywords: Oral health, Health promotion, Program evaluation, Resources for professionals, Outcome and process assessment, School age children

Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Data Resource Center
2101 Gaither Road, Suite 600
Rockville, MD 20850-4006

Telephone: (301) 527-6670
Fax: (301) 527-6401
E-mail: oralhealthdrc@ngc.com
Website: http://drc.hhs.gov
Available from the website.

This resource lists oral health questions included in national health surveys. The content is organized as follows: oral health questions arranged by domain, national health surveys that include oral health questions, and question domains included in each national survey. Domains include assessment of oral health status; access to dental care; dental visits; preventive care including fluoride, dental sealants, and tobacco cessation counseling; dental services, expenses, and payment sources; conditions and oral health problems such as edentulism, oral cancer, orofacial pain, and trouble chewing/eating; self-perceived need for care; and oral health and pregnancy.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, National surveys, Data collection

Tracy Schupp
National Association of Local Boards of Health
1840 Devlac Grove
Bowling Green, OH 43402

Telephone: (419) 353-7714
Fax: (419) 352-6278
Website: http://www.nalboh.org
Available from the website.

This website displays state-specific resources to help local boards of health assess a community’s oral health needs and develop or recommend policies, procedures, and programs to meet those needs. Contents include state oral health program contacts, synopses of state and territorial dental public health programs, reports on children’s oral health, resources on community water fluoridation and school-based oral health programs, and state oral health action plans.

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Keywords: Oral health, State programs, Local programs, Community health, Needs assessment, Program development, Resources for professionals

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
1400 Broadway
Helena, MT 59620-0901

Telephone: (406) 444-4542
Fax: (406) 444-2606
Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov
Available from the website.

This issue focuses on school-based oral health screenings for dental caries and dental sealants in third grade children in Montana. Topics include the history of oral health screenings in the state, program participation and activities, and key national health objectives for oral health. Recommendations for establishing a screening program are also included.

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Keywords: Oral health, School age children, Screening, Dental caries, Dental sealants, Health objectives, State programs, Montana

Georgia Department of Public Health, Oral Health Section
Two Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303-3186

Telephone: (404) 657-6639
E-mail: llkoskela@dhr.state.ga.us
Website: http://health.state.ga.us/programs/oral/index.asp
Available at no charge; also available from the website.

This training resource addresses the role of registered nurses in providing oral health services in Georgia. Topics include normal and abnormal oral structures, screening classification and referral, who can perform oral health screening in Georgia, and responding to common dental emergencies. Forms are also addressed and available. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

• Training Presentation
• Certificate Of Ear, Eye, And Dental Examinations Form

Keywords: Oral health, Registered nurses, Training materials, Screening, Emergencies, Forms, State programs, Georgia, Children