Alaska Dental Society
This site has been designed by members of the Alaska Dental Society to you to help educate about the many aspects of dentistry. The Alaska Dental Society is committed to maintaining dental care in the State of Alaska at the highest level.

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services was awarded a Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Cooperative Agreement for an Oral Health Program by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2003. The grant funds a state dental officer and the infrastructure to provide oral health leadership in the state.

Child and Adolescent Oral Health in Alaska
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.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion 2008 Synopses of State and Territorial Dental Public Health Programs

Northwest/Alaska Center to Reduce Oral Disparities
The Pacific Northwest and Alaska comprise an extensive regions with diverse populations. Many of our population groups face significant oral health problems exacerbated by limited access to health care. This research center was created with the exclusive intent to address the unique oral health problems of this diverse and expansive region.

Oral Health Among Children with Special Health Care Needs in Alaska
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.

Oral Health Care Among Pregnant Women and Women in Alaska
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.

The Oral Health of Children: A Portrait of States and the Nation 2005
Portraits are based on data from the National Survey of Children's Health; US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau.