AAP ORAL HEALTH INITIATIVE

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In an effort to incorporate oral health risk assessment into well-child visits, the Oral Health Risk Assessment (OHRA) Preceptorship Program was developed. The program assists pediatricians who provide care to underserved populations, practice in areas with limited dental care, or who demonstrate a willingness and ability to train other health care professionals in oral health assessments.
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The Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) program is a national AAP program that strives to improve access to health care by supporting pediatricians and communities who are involved in community-based efforts for children. The PedsCare program has funded many of the projects related to oral health.
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	The goal of the Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program (HTPCP) is to improve the health status of mothers, infants, children, and adolescents by increasing access to health services at the local level by providing guidance and funding for community-based initiatives. The PedsCare program has funded many of the projects related to oral health.
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	American Academy of Pediatrics chapters are organized groups of pediatricians and other health care professionals working to achieve AAP goals within their communities. Many chapters conduct activities related to oral health. Using the map provided, you can click on a state or state abbreviation for information about its oral health program.
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The information and resources provided are for educational purposes only. The PedsCare Oral Health Initiative is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through this Web site should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. If you have health-related questions you should consult a health care professional. This Web site is supported in part by Grant No. U93 MC 00184 from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (Title V, Social Security Act), Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services.