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Alabama
Alabama Dental Association
The Alabama Dental Association represents Alabama dentists and their efforts to provide quality dental care to the citizens of the state. The Web site provides its members as well as the public with information about activities, services, identifying a dentist, news releases, etc.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Children's Oral Health, State Initiatives and Opportunities
The issue brief provides an overview of oral health policy issues and challenges, and details five states' initiatives—Alabama, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Washington, and Wisconsin—that are working to improve oral health care for children.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Oral Health Among Children with Special Health Care Needs in Alaska
This fact sheet outlines the oral-health and oral-healthrelated 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-healthrelated 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.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

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.

Arizona
Arizona Dental Association
The object of the association is to encourage the improvement of the health of the public and to promote the art and science of dentistry. The Web site provides public and membership information, resources, an events calendar, referral service, and much more.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Arizona Department of Health Services: Office of Oral Health
Office of Oral Health's web site promoting oral health for the well-being of all Arizona residents.

Healthy Child Care Arizona: Oral Health Pilot Training Evaluation
This report describes an evaluation of the Healthy Child Care Arizona oral health pilot training held for individuals working in Head Start or child care centers.

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

Oral Health and Head Start in Arkansas
This PowerPoint presentation provides information about the Head Start Performance Standards relating to optimum oral health (with presenters notes).

Arkansas Office of Oral Health: "SMILES: AR, US."
Site provides information about P.A.N.D.A, Water Fluoridation, and State Wide Oral Health Assessments in Arkansas.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

State Oral Health Plan

Arkansas State Dental Society
The object of the Arkansas State Dental Association is to improve the dental health of the public, to promote the art and science of dentistry in all its phases, and to maintain an ethical level of practice in the best interest of the public. The Web site provides both member and public information.

California
California Academy of General Dentistry
The Academy of General Dentistry is an organization of 30,000 general dentists from California dedicated to continuing dental education as a means of providing the best possible patient care.

California Dental Association
The association was established to provide a vehicle through which the concerns and interests of dentist, could be identified and addressed. The Web site provides Information and resources for professionals and consumers.

California Society of Pediatric Dentists
The mission of the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry is to protect, improve, and advocate for the oral health and general welfare of infants, children, adolescents, and persons with disabilities. The Society serves its members and represents the specialty of pediatric dentistry in California to achieve excellence in practice, education, and research. Parents are invited to explore the Web site for general information as well as support in locating pediatric dentists.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Dental Health Foundation
The foundation brings the latest findings in dental research to the general public, educators, and health practitioners; thereby bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and its application at the community level.

California Children's Dental Disease Prevention Program (CCDDPP)
The program works to promote, and protect the oral health of California's school children by increasing their oral health awareness, knowledge and self-responsibility by developing positive, life-long oral health behaviors.

California Head Start Oral Health Grant Program
Action plan of the Head Start Oral Health Planning Committee, which provides a tool to continue state and local collaborations as well as keep oral health in the forefront of individual work plans.

Center for California Work Force Studies
The Center researches the supply, distribution and composition of oral health care providers in California and actively works with state and local agencies and initiatives that seek to understand and address the fact that many Californians do not have access to care.

California Head Start Association: Oral Health Training Project
Provides various oral health resources including information on the California Oral Health Education and Training project, tip sheets and other oral health links.

California Maternal and Child Health: Oral Health Program
Provides program information, reports, and publications for the California Oral Health Homepage.

Health and Safetey in the Child Care Setting: Propoting Children's Oral Health
This curriculum is written for those working in the field of early care and education in California who are interested in promoting oral health

Mommy, It Hurts to Chew: The California Smile Survey
This brief summarizes the oral health survey of children in 186 elementary schools conducted in 2005 in California. The brief describes the methods used in the oral health screenings, six key findings from the results, and recommendations on developing a broad-based approach for reducing the impact of oral disease on children and their families and public programs.

First Smiles
First Smiles is a statewide initiative to address the "silent epidemic" of Early Childhood Caries affecting children ages 0-5. The site is dedicated to providing education and training for dental, medical and early childhood educators, as well as education to parents of young children, including those with disabilities and other special needs, on the prevention of ECC.

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

Colorado School-Based Pit and Fissure Sealants: Be Smart and Seal Them!
This packet contains documents from a program in Colorado designed to identify second-grade children who will benefit from the placement of dental sealants on permanent molar teeth.

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Oral Health in Colorado web site provides information and links to various oral health programs available including sealant programs, fluoridation programs, and the Be a Smart Mouth Coalition.

Snapshot of Oral Health in Colorado
Oral Health Program at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment provides a snapshot of Colorado to use as a starting point for a state oral health plan.

Colorado Community Health Network: Oral Health
The Colorado Community Health Network provides resources and technical assistance to Community Health Centers (CHCs) to increase access to dental services.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

State Oral Health Plan

Colorado Dental Association
The Colorado Dental Association provides member services that promote the highest standards of care for the public and inspires members in the pursuit of professional excellence and personal fulfillment through education, leadership, and communication. The Web site is designed to provide its membership with information and provide the public with supportive information and dental referrals.

Connecticut
Connecticut State Dental Association
The Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) is a statewide, professional membership organization representing Connecticut licensed dentists. CSDA members are committed to protecting the health and well-being of people of all ages. The Web site offers information for members and the public.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Connecticut Department of Public Health: Oral Health Matters
Oral Health Unit strives to promote health and reduce disease and health disparities in Connecticut through enhanced oral health and oral health care access.

State Of Connecticut Department Of Public Health Oral Health Program
Directory of "safety net" dental service providers by counties.

Connecticut Oral Health Initiative (COHI)
Through advocacy, coalition building, and education, COHI creates a public conscience that results in access to oral health care for all.

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

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Delaware State Dental Society
The Delaware State Dental Society has more than 300 members serving the state oral health needs. The members uphold ethical and professional standards set forth by the American Dental Association. The Web site makes information available to its members and provides general information and dental referrals to the public.

District of Columbia
District of Columbia Dental Society
The DC Dental Society is the professional association representing dentists in the Nation's Capital. Its mission is to promote the growth of the dental profession through educational programming and to educate the general public on the importance of dental health care by increasing the understanding and appreciation of dental health care benefits. The website includes the topic areas such as general information, patient referrals, press releases, job opportunities, calendar of events, etc.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Florida
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Florida Dental Association
The Florida Dental Association (FDA) is a statewide, professional membership organization representing Florida-licensed dentists. FDA members are committed to protecting the health and well-being of people of all ages. the FDA's mission is to advance public health through professional education, public advocacy, high practice standards and improving the professional practice environment. Access to the website is through either a public or professional link.

Florida Public Health Dental Program
The Public Health Dental Program leads the Department of Health's efforts to improve and maintain the oral health of Florida's citizens by promoting and developing quality, cost-effective community and school-based preventive, educational and treatment programs which emphasize elimination of oral health disparities.

Georiga
Georgia's Oral Health Initiative 2002
Link to Georgia's 2002 Oral Health Initiative: A Partnership For Improving Oral Health Access and Outcomes for Children

Georgia Dental Association
The Georgia Dental Association (GDA) was established to promote the highest professional and ethical standards of oral health care. The GDA web site offers news, membership information, calendar of events, classified ads, and continuing education index.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

State Oral Health Plan

Georgia Department of Human Resources
Information about the Georgia State Oral Health Program provided.

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

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Hawaii Dental Association
The Hawaii Dental Association (HAD) is a statewide, professional membership organization representing Hawaii-licensed dentists. HDA members are committed to protecting the health and well being of people of all ages. Access to the site is through either a public entrance or members only link.

Hawaii State Department of Health: Dental Health Division
Develops public policy that helps assure adequate access to basic dental care, disease prevention, and treatment programs targeting high risk populations.

Idaho
Idaho State Dental Association
On the Idaho State Dental Association (ISDA) web site, dentists and patients will be able to find valuable information about dentistry and dentists in Idaho. The mission of the ISDA is to provide information to improve the dental health of the public, to promote the art and science of dentistry and to represent the interests of its members in all matters. General information is provided for the public and its members as well as an events calendar and dental referrals.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare: Oral Health Program
The Idaho Oral Health Program aims to reduce the proportion of children who experience tooth decay by increasing early access to preventive care.

Illinois
IFLOSS Coalition
The IFLOSS Coalition is a public-private partnership. Its mission is to improve the oral health of all Illinois residents through advocacy and education. Periodically, the Coalition offers continuing education opportunities and resources developed for providers of oral health care/education.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

State Oral Health Plan

Illinois State Dental Society
The mission of the Illinois State Dental Society is to represent the members of the Society and the public we serve through communication, education and legislation. Visit this site to learn more about membership in the Illinois State Dental Society, how to find a dentist, dental treatments, and careers in dentistry.

Illinois Department of Public Health: Division of Oral Health
Web site provides links to oral health fact sheets, articles of interest , dental sealant grant programs and more.

Indiana
Indiana Department of Health: Oral Health Page
Fact sheet: A Caregiver's Guide to Patient Oral Hygiene.

Indiana Dental Association
The IDA represents an organized commitment for the oral health of the citizens of Indiana and the profession of dentistry. The site includes history, news, calendar, journal abstracts, and membership information.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

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

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Iowa Dental Association
The Iowa Dental Association (IDA) is a constituent society chartered by the American Dental Association. The mission of the IDA is to encourage the improvement of the health of the public, to promote the art and science of dentistry and to represent the interests of the members of the dental profession and the public, which it serves. The website is designed primarily for its members.

Iowa Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Oral Health Bureau
The Oral Health Bureau promotes and advances health behaviors to reduce the risk of oral diseases and improve the oral health status of Iowans.

Kansas
Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Oral Health Initiative
Provides links to oral health information and resources.

Kansas Dental Association
The Kansas Dental Association (KDA) is a volunteer nonprofit organization, that represents an organized commitment for the oral health of the citizens of Kansas and the profession of all areas of dentistry. Access to the site is through either a visitor's link or a dentist link.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

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

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Kentucky Dental Association
The Kentucky Dental Association web site provides resources to help visitors learn more about the dental industry and practices, press releases that will keep you abreast of the latest news, a job-bank to make job seekers aware of industry-related positions available in their area, and even a utility to put visitors in touch with a local dentist.

Louisiana
Louisiana Dental Association
The Louisiana Dental Association (LDA) is the largest professional health organization for dentists in Louisiana. The LDA web site provides information for both the public and its professional members, including dental news, government briefs, a calendar of events, and more.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Louisiana Oral Health Program
Site provides links to state directories, initiatives, fact sheets, and more.

Maine
Watch Your Mouth Coalition
The Watch Your Mouth Coalition is working in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire to make Childrens Oral Health a priority. The objectives of the Coalition are to: educate the public that tooth decay is a disease, and is the most common childhood disease, educate the public about the connection between oral disease and diminished school performance, educate the public about the connection between oral health and overall health, advocate for wider access to preventive services, such as dental sealants and fluoride, and regular dental exams for all children, and engage citizens to speak up for childrens oral health.

Oral Health in Maine
Web page of the Maine Oral Health Program, which seeks to reduce dental disease and improve the oral health of Maine citizens by planning, implementing and evaluating primary and secondary prevention efforts in oral health promotion and disease prevention.

Maine Oral Health Program
The Oral Health Program seeks to reduce dental disease and improve the oral health of Maine citizens by planning, implementing, and evaluating primary and secondary prevention efforts in oral health promotion and disease prevention.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Maine Dental Association
The Maine Dental Association (MDA) is a voluntary membership organization whose mission is to provide representation, information, and other services for the dentist members and through the dentist members, promote the health and welfare of the people of the State of Maine. The website provides patient resources and referrals as well as membership information.

Maryland
Maryland State Dental Association
The Maryland State Dental Association represents and supports the dental profession in its efforts to provide high quality, ethical, oral health care to the public. The website is set up to provide public information such as updates and referrals and member information including continuing education opportunities, legislative issues and a calendar of events.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Maryland Office of Oral Health
The Office of Oral Health works to improve the oral health status of Maryland residents through a variety of public oral health initiatives and interventions, characterized by a focus on health promotion and disease prevention.

Maryland Oral Health Resource Guide 2005
The Oral Health Resource Guide was developed by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Oral Health, to inform and assist children, adults, patients with special health needs, caregivers, consumer groups, and government agencies in finding affordable and appropriate dental care services in Maryland and the immediate surrounding regions.

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

The Oral Health Foundation (OHF)
The Oral Health Foundation (OHF) was established by DSM Dental of Massachusettsin January 2000 in order to improve the oral health of every underserved resident in the state of Massachusetts. During the past five years, the OHF has given over $4 million dollars in grants to qualified community organizations. DSM continues to increase the Foundations endowment each year, and plans to expand its grant-making capabilities to $2 million in 2005, and $4 million in 2006 and beyond. The mission of the Oral Health Foundation is to increase the number of people who receive appropriate care by enhancing access to appropriate care for the underserved, promoting effective and innovative models of preventive care, raising the awareness of the importance of oral health, and by strengthening oral health training and education to increase culturally-competent health professionals.

Watch Your Mouth Coalition
The Watch Your Mouth Coalition is working in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine to make Children's Oral Health a priority. The objectives of the Coalition are to: educate the public that tooth decay is a disease, and is the most common childhood disease, educate the public about the connection between oral disease and diminished school performance, educate the public about the connection between oral health and overall health, advocate for wider access to preventive services, such as dental sealants and fluoride, and regular dental exams for all children, and engage citizens to speak up for children's oral health.

2005 Massachusetts Head Start Oral Health Action Plan
This report outlines the action plan developed in 2005 to improve the oral health of children and families enrolled in Early Head Start and Head Start in Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts Oral Health Report: 2004
This 2005 report presents information about the oral health status of preschool aged children in Massachusetts through a statewide survey of children participating in Head Start, a survey of Early Head Start children in Boston, and a survey of very young children receiving pediatric care in Boston.

Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Office of Oral Health
The Office of Oral Health is responsible for the prevention and control of dental diseases and the enhancement of oral health in Massachusetts through the development and support of organized systems of dental disease prevention, treatment, research, and education.

Oral Health and the Commonwealth's Most Vulnerable Children: A State of Decay.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children policy position paper highlighting the significant and long-term health impacts of poor oral health and lack of access to dental care for poor Massachusetts children and children in foster care.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Massachusetts Dental Society
The Massachusetts Dental Society is the organization dedicated to improving the oral health of the public and professional development of its member dentists through initiatives in education, advocacy, and promotion of the highest professional standards. The website is a source for information about dental health, member dentists, member benefits, and Yankee Dental Congress—New England's premier dental meeting and tradeshow.

Michigan
Michigan Dental Association
The Michigan Dental Association is Michigan's official source for oral health care. The website can be entered through a public or professional access. The site provides general information, patient referrals, dental care tips, etc.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Michigan Oral Health Directory
A directory prepared to assist in the development and expansion of oral health programs in Michigan.

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

Delta Dental Plan of Minnesota
Delta Dental is a provider of dental benefits offering oral healthcare solutions. This Web site contains a variety of oral health articles, dental news and links to other sites containing useful or related materials.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Minnesota Dental Association
The Minnesota Dental Association is a voluntary membership organization for protecting dental health and furthering the art and science of dentistry in Minnesota. The website provides information on health topics ranging from the effects of piercing on oral health to why soft drinks can cause tooth decay. Tools and resources to help the public find a dentist, teach a class, write a story, consider a career in dentistry and more.

Mississippi
Mississippi Dental Association
The mission of the Mississippi Dental Association is to encourage the improvement of the oral health of the public; to enhance members' ability to provide care to the public through education, training and service; and to promote the science of dentistry. The website is designed primarily for use by its members.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Mississippi State Department of Health: Division of Dental Services
The Division of Dental Services is responsible for the prevention and control of oral diseases through assessment, policy and program development, and assurance.

Mississippi Health Policy Research Center: Children's Oral Health In Mississippi: Addressing A Silent Epidemic
Health policy brief addressing oral health issues in Mississippi.

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

Missouri Dental Association Stop the Pop Campaign
Missouri Dental Association members are uniting to reverse the epidemic of dental disease among today's youth, which can be caused by over consumption of pop. The campaign offers information, brochures, downloadable materials, PowerPoint presentation, web resources for students, and web links of interested.

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Oral Health page provides information about dental services, oral health education, oral health surveillance, fluoride, and more.

Oral Health Network Missouri (OHNM)
OHNM is a coalition conducting research to determine oral health access barriers and disparities facing low-income and/or uninsured Missourians and in 2001 outlined a list of policy recommendations to improve the delivery of oral health care in Missouri.

Missouri Coalition for Oral Health Access
Missouri Coalition for Oral Health Access was formed to help the State policy makers better understand and address these needs and problems.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

State Oral Health Plan

Missouri Dental Association
The Missouri Dental Association is an organization of individual members committed to the highest quality care for the public. It is the model resource for advocacy, education, communication, information and fellowship. The website provides information to the general public, dental students, and its membership.

Montana
Montana Dental Association
The Montana Dental Association (MDA) is a professional membership organization, representing more than 550 Montana dentists. The information on their site is made available to assist dentists and the public.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Montana Department of Public Health: Dental Health
The dental health program promotes dental health activities designed to encourage good dental health practices. These activities focus on education to promote good dental health and risk reduction activities to reduce the occurrence of dental disease.

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

Nebraska Health and Human Service System: Dental Health Division
Provides oral health information including presentations, resources, fluoride, screening materials, reports and more.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Nebraska Dental Association
The Nebraska Dental Associations (NDA) mission is to encourage improvement of the health of the public and to promote the art and science of dentistry. The web site provides information for both the public and professional members.

Nevada
Nevada Dental Association
The Nevada Dental Association web site provides information for the public and professional members of the organization.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

State Oral Health Plan

Nevada Oral Health Initiative
Improves the oral health of Nevadans through education and prevention. Links are provided to information about sealants, ECC, fluoride, effects of decay and more.

Sealants Prevent Tooth Decay
Nevada State Health Division brochure,which provides information about the what, how, why, and when of dental sealants.

New Hampshire
Watch Your Mouth Coalition
The Watch Your Mouth Coalition is working in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine to make Children's Oral Health a priority. The objectives of the Coalition are to: educate the public that tooth decay is a disease, and is the most common childhood disease, educate the public about the connection between oral disease and diminished school performance, educate the public about the connection between oral health and overall health, advocate for wider access to preventive services, such as dental sealants and fluoride, and regular dental exams for all children, and engage citizens to speak up for children's oral health.

New Hampshire Head Start Oral Health Plan
This report outlines an oral health plan to better address the oral health needs of children enrolled in Head Start. The report contains charts that present activities, anticipated outputs, and other information for goals and objectives.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

New Hampshire Dental Society
The New Hampshire Dental Society is the professional association of dentists in New Hampshire. Its purpose is to promote the art and science of dentistry, represent member dentists, provide leadership, educational information and other services for member dentists through its members insure the oral health of the people of New Hampshire. The website is designed to provide members and the public with dental information and resources.

New Jersey
New Jersey Dental Association
The New Jersey Dental Association serves and supports its members and fosters the advancement of quality, ethical oral healthcare for the public. Visitors can enter the website through a public or professional link. The site is set up to provide the general public a web resource for dental information in New Jersey.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Children's Oral Health Education Program
The Preventive Oral Health Education Program consists of a school-based fluoride mouth rinse program and pre-school and school-based oral health education.

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

Health Care for Underserved: New Mexico Program Improving Oral Health of Underserved Residents
The Community Voices New Mexico initiative is working to bring health care providers and patients together. It is committed to building and enhancing the current health provider network so that underserved residents are no longer left behind.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

New Mexico Dental Association
The New Mexico Dental Association web site has been developed with both the member dentist and dental consumer in mind. Complete with dental facts, links, a listing of New Mexico Dentists, Medicaid information, and much more.

New York
New York State Dental Association
The New York State Dental Association provides its members with a presence in the legislature, business development programs, peer review, a clinical journal and educational and scientific programs that promote the art and science of dentistry. The website includes membership information, news, continuing education courses, legislative news, and publications list.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

New York State Oral Health Initiative Children's Oral Health Summit
Findings of the New York oral health summit held in 2001.

Oral Health Plan for New York State
This plan addresses the burden of oral disease in New York and identifies goals, objectives, and strategies on a broad spectrum of issues related to policy, prevention, access, work force, and surveillance and research.

Children's Oral Health
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.

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

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: Oral Health Section
The Oral Health Section (OHS) provides prevention and education services on dental health specifically for children.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

State Oral Health Plan

North Carolina Dental Society
The North Carolina Dental Society is an unincorporated association whose primary objectives are to encourage the improvement of the oral health of the public, to promote the art of science of dentistry and encourage the maintenance of high standards of professional competence and practice, and to represent the interests of the members of the dental profession and the public which it serves. The website is designed to provide both its members and the public with information related to dental care and health.

North Dakota
North Dakota Dental Association
The North Dakota Dental Association (NDDA) site was established to meet the needs of its members and to inform the public. The mission of the NDDA is to promote public welfare, cognizance common interest of the dental profession, encourage full interchange of methods of practice, advance the standard of dental education,and to secure the maintenance of a high order of professional excellence among its members.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

North Dakota Department of Health: Children's Oral Health Fact Sheet
Site provides statistics related to oral health in North Dakota.

Access to Dental Care in North Dakota 2004
Article released by the North Dakota Dental Association related to the status of oral health in the state.

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

Ohio Department of Health: Bureau of Oral Health Services Work Plan
The 2005 Work Plan of the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Oral Health is provided in a PDF format.

Ohio Legal Rights Services: Dental Health Care for Children with Disabilities
Site provides links to oral health resources for children with disabilities.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

State Oral Health Plan

Ohio Dental Association
The Ohio Dental Association (ODA) helps Ohio dentists as they help improve the oral health of all Ohioans. Dedicated to oral health, the ODA is active in legal, legislative, reimbursement and regulatory areas on behalf of Ohio dentists and their patients. The ODA is a leader in providing professional information and education to dentists and the dental team. The website provides information to both the general public and its members.

Oklahoma
Oklahoma Dental Association
The purpose of the Association is to promote public health and health services in the State of Oklahoma; to advance the art and science of dentistry; to represent the interest of the members of the dental profession and the public, which it serves, and to foster an awareness of the obligations and responsibilities of the dental profession to society. The website is designed to provide visitors with access to a dental library, publications, referrals, and professional links.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Executive Summary Oklahoma Oral Health Needs Assessment 2003
A copy of the Executive Summary of the 2003 Oral Health Needs Assessment is provided in a PDF format.

Oklahoma State Department of Health
Dental Health page provides information about dental health education, dental clinical program, community water fluoridation program, and more.

Oregon
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Oregon Dental Association
The Oregon Dental Association web site provides information for the public and professional members of the organization. Included on the site is consumer and legislative, and membership information.

Oregon Department of Human Services: Oral Health
Site provides oral health information in the areas of Early Childhood Caries and fluoridation.

Center for Health Strategies: State Action for Oral Health Access
Oregon Department of Human Services received a Center for Health Strategies grant to expand and enhance preventive programs for low-income pregnant women and children up to 24 months of age.

Oregon Receives Federal Funds To Improve Oral Health
Oregon was awarded $200,000 per year, renewable for up to five years, to create a statewide oral health program as part of a cooperative agreement with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Another $85,000, also renewable for up to five years, will be used to develop dental sealant programs in Oregon schools.

Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Health: Oral Health Care Programs
Information page of the Department of Health providing links to various oral health programs.

Pennsylvania: State Action for Oral Health Access
Pennsylvania Department of Health received a Center for Health Strategies grant to fund strategies to increase the Expanded Function Dental Assistant workforce to broaden the dental provider network.

Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry
To encourage and promote dental health, to serve the needs of general dentists, to represent the interests of its member dentists in Pennsylvania, and to foster their continued proficiency through quality continuing dental education in order to better serve the public. The website contains featured articles of interest, references to continuing education opportunities, and much more.

Pennsylvania Dental Association
Providing accurate and up-to-date oral health-related information to consumers. The website is designed to primarily support the needs of its membership, but does include consumer/patient information.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

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

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

State Oral Health Plan

Rhode Island Dental Association
The Rhode Island Dental Association (RIDA) is a professional organization of Rhode Island dentists dedicated to the service of the public and advancement of the profession through education, advocacy, and member services. The RIDA Online has a complete listing of all dentists in the state, plus consumer tips and important dental information.

Rhode Island Department of Health: Oral Health Program
This Web site provides a central site for oral health information in Rhode Island and direction to other sources of oral health information.

Rhode Island Oral Health Access Project
The purpose of this 3-year project is to increase access to primary and preventive dental services for children and families covered by Medicaid and for Rhode Islanders underserved for dental care.

Rhode Island: State Action for Oral Health Access
Rhode Island Department of Human Services received a Center for Health Strategies grant to improve access to primary and preventive dental care for RIte Care families, while containing growth in costs to the current trend rate.

Healthy Schools! Healthy Kids!
The joint Oral Health Initiative of the Rhode Island Departments of Health and Education, offers this resource list, Oral Health Educational Tools & Resources, to support your efforts in teaching children and families the importance of oral health.

South Carolina
South Carolina: State Action for Oral Health Access
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control received a Center for Health Strategies grant to provide oral health education to consumers.

South Carolina Dental Association
The South Carolina Dental Association (SCDA) represents and serves the ember dentists in South Carolina. It is a non-profit association that provides services such as lobbying, legal counsel, continuing education opportunities, publications, insurance services, and practitioner networking and legislative events for members and community alike. The website provides information for its members as well as the general public.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

State Oral Health Plan

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

South Dakota Department of Health
The Oral Health Program coordinates programming to increase awareness of the importance of oral health and preventive care, foster community and statewide partnerships to promote oral health and improve access to dental care, and promote the use of innovative and cost effective approaches to oral health promotion and disease prevention.

Meth Mouth
Dental problems are common among drug users. Many do not take care of their teeth on a regular basis and most do not see a dentist often. Dentists and dental hygienists are urged to become familiar with the symptoms and what precautions to take when treating an abuser.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

South Dakota Dental Association
The mission of the South Dakota Dental Association is to promote the art and science of dentistry and the oral health of the public; educate the public on the benefits of quality preventive and restorative dentistry as provided by the entire dental health care team; and be of service to its members regarding practice health and their general welfare. The website is set up to provide information to the public and its professional members.

South Dakota Oral Health Survey 2002-2003
This survey was conducted by South Dakota Department of Health to improve the oral health of state by addressing dental health needs such as access to care, workforce development and shortage needs, and education for consumers and professionals.

Tennessee
State of Tennessee Oral Health Services
The Oral Health Services Section (OHS) of the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) conduct programs to prevent oral diseases, educate the public regarding the value of optimal oral health, screen and refer patients for early detection and prompt treatment of disease, provide dental care for segments of the population unable to access care through the private sector, and conduct programs in research and evaluation as resources permit.

Tennessee Dental Association
The Tennessee Dental Association is a membership organization of Tennessee dentists and part of a tripartite organization along with the American Dental Association and nine component societies. The website is primarily set up for its members with links to information about of benefits, workshops, peer review, etc.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

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

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Site provides information about the Texas Oral Health Summit: Advocacy, Equity and Access, held on September 9-10, 2004. The Summit was part of the Activating a Collaborative Oral Health Plan in Texas Project, supported by Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, USDHHS through the State Oral Health Collaborative Systems Grant Program.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Texas Dental Association
The Texas Dental Association (TDA) was chartered in 1871 and currently has more than 7700 members. It is comprised of 26 component dental societies grouped into four divisions across the state of Texas. Access to its website is through either a public or professional link where information about oral health as it relates to both groups is provided.

Texas Department of Health: Oral Health
This Web site provides information and resources of interest related to oral health in an effort to improve the oral health of Texans and to prevent dental disease through education, prevention services, and emergency dental treatment services.

Utah
Utah Department of Health: Oral Health Program
Provides information about a variety of oral health topics including early dental visits, fluoride supplements, sealants and more.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

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

Vermont Department of Health Dental Health Services
The goal of Dental Health Services is to work towards the achievement of our Healthy Vermonters 2010 Oral Health Objectives.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Vermont State Dental Association
The web site of the Vermont State Dental Association contains resources to help visitors learn more about the industry and practices, press releases, a job-bank, and a search mechanism to locate a local dentist.

Keep Smiling Vermont Oral Health Survey 2002-2003
Oral health survey, which indicates an improvement in caries experience, untreated decay and sealant utilization.

Vermont Children's Forum: Oral Health
Article discussing problems with Medicaid-eligible children not receiving dental care.

Vermont: State Action for Oral Health Access
Vermont Department of Health received a Center for Health Strategies grant to expand its school-based program, Tooth Tutor, targeted at establishing a dental home for each child identified as not receiving routine dental care.

Virginia
Virginia Department of Health: Division of Dental Health
Division of Dental Web page provides information about public dental health programs, community water fluoridation, quality assurance programs, and more.

Virginia Dental Association
The Virginia Dental Association is an organization of professionals serving the state of Virginia. The web site is designed to keep its members and the public informed by providing links to consumer information, events, dentist search, etc.

State Oral Health Plan

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Bright Smiles for Babies
The "Bright Smiles for Babies" Program was developed to targeted children from birth to three years old at highest risk for dental decay and includes:Oral Health Education and Anticipatory Guidance, Screening and Risk Assessment, and Fluoride Varnish Application.

Washington
Washington State Early Head Start/ Head Start Oral Health Action Plan
This report outlines the action plan to address barriers to access to oral health services for children enrolled in Early Head Start and Head Start in Washington.

Washington State Department of Health, Oral Health
The Oral Health program's purpose is to educate individuals, families, and health providers about the central role that oral health plays in healthy lives. Working with local health jurisdictions, the Oral Health program supports and helps develop oral-health programs and services.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion State by State Report

Washington State Dental Association
The Washington State Dental Association is the primary voice of dentistry in the state of Washington and exists to promote oral health of the highest quality. Members pursue lifelong learning to perpetuate professional excellence and work to improve oral health through involvement in a range of community activities. The website contains links to consumer information, media relations, conferences and much more.