june 14 th, 2012 wv kidstrong conference charleston, wv
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June 14June 14thth, 2012, 2012
WV KidStrong ConferenceWV KidStrong Conference
Charleston, WV Charleston, WV
“The mission of the Oral Health Program is to promote and improve
the oral health of all West Virginians”
2005- WV had very limited activity focused on
oral health
2006- Claude W. Benedum Foundation made initial investment into the oral health of WV
2007- WV Partners for Oral Health Established
WV Oral Health Timeline
2010 – First ever WV Oral Health Plan was
developed
This plan is the road map for how we as a State are going to move forward in improving the oral health of WV
WV received a failing grade
“F”
2010 Pew Foundation Oral Health Report Card
Kindergarten and Third Grades –
conducted in 2011
Oral Health Surveillance
Statewide School Oral Health Surveillance
First time WV has been able to provide a snapshot of the State
Random Sampling of Kindergarten and Third Grades
Calibrated Dental Professionals
Findings Overview
• 24 Schools • 15 Counties • 1,093 Students
338 (30.7%) had experiences caries (Tooth Decay)
205 (18.8%) had active tooth decay
28 (2.6%) needed urgent treatment
130 (29%) out of 449 Third Graders Had Sealants
WV Oral Health Coalition
• By-laws established
• Leaders selected
• Meet Quarterly
WV received a year 1 planning grant to
strengthen the State oral health infrastructure and increase medical/dental collaboration
Hired a FTE Epidemiologist
Develop Oral Health Curriculum for All Allied Health Professionals
Hire of Statewide Sealant Coordinator
DentaQuest Grant
2011 Pew Foundation Oral Health Report
Card
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Training developed by WVU School
of Dentistry
Medicaid & CHIPS reimburses providers with appropriate training
Fluoride Varnish Training Program
Universal Pre-K Surveillance
• Just completed 2012
• Oral Health Program secured funding for adult and seniors
WV Kids Count Report
WV for the first time has a full-time dental
director, this is a huge step in bringing our state in compliance with recommendations from the CDC and ASTDD
FULL-TIME DENTAL DIRECTOR
2012 – Legislation was passed that will allow
Public Health Dental Hygienist to apply dental sealants, a preventive measure, to children without a prior examination by a dental.
This law also requires that a referral be made to a collaborating dentist for establishment of a dental home
Legislation Change
The Appalachian Regional Commission and the
Benedum Foundation funded Marshall University to establish school based sealant programs throughout WV ---
To Date- 26 communities in 25 counties have received funding
School-Community Partnership Sealant
Program
Making a shift to a regional approach More of a train the trainer model Supportive roles available to all counties Full-Time Support Care Navigation Educational Materials
Oral Health Educator Redesign
Increase in school service programs Increase in dental program and projects within
the school and community setting Access to assistance for referrals, support and
education Valid, reliable data to support grants, and
programs Measurable outcomes
What this means for YOU!
What do you need in the way of support? What is working in your school setting? What are some of the challenges you face? What changes would you like to see? What other things do you want to share?
Now, I want to hear from you-
