Why is oral health important?

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Why is oral health important?"

Transcription

1 An Ounce of Preventive Oral Health, a Pound of Savings Colin Reusch Senior Policy Analyst Children s Dental Health Project Why is oral health important? Oral Health impacts: Nutrition Speaking Learning Social development Employment 2 1

2 The problem: a silent epidemic Tooth decay #1 childhood chronic condition Caused by preventable, transmissible, bacterial disease (dental caries) Nearly half of all kindergartners experience cavities Children with cavities in baby teeth twice-3x as likely to have decay in adult teeth Less than half of Medicaid children see a dentist Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 3 The cost of poor oral health Thousands of children end up in OR Average cost more than $12,000 per child 53% to 79% experience new cavities within 2 years of OR treatment Hundreds of thousands end up in ER $88 million in Florida alone (2010) More than 60% of new military recruits unfit for deployment due to oral health issues Poor oral health linked to numerous adverse health outcomes 4 Sources: Pew Center on the States, A costly dental destination. January 2012.; Foster T, etal. Recurrence of early childhood caries after comprehensive treatment with general anesthesia and follow-up. J Dent Child (Chic) 2006;73:25-30; Almeida AG, et al. Future caries susceptibility in children with early childhood caries following treatment under general anesthesia. Pediatr Dent 2000;22:302-6; Eidelman E, et al. A comparison of restorations for children with early childhood caries treated under general anesthesia or conscious sedation. Pediatr Dent Jan-Feb;22(1):33-7.; Bipartisan Policy Center DoD case study,

3 WHERE WE RE MAKING PROGRESS 5 Expanding coverage for kids Source of Dental Benefits, Children Ages 2 to 18 6 Source: Nasseh K and Vujicic M. Dental benefits continue to expand for children, remain stable for working-age adults. American Dental Association, Health Policy Resources Center, October

4 Increasing utilization of care States Meeting or Exceeding First Year CMS Oral Health Initiative Goal Percentage of Medicaid-enrolled children, age 1-20, who received a preventive dental service 7 Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services analysis of CMS 416 data, Recent Federal changes CHIPRA (2009): Mandatory dental benefits in state CHIP programs State option to provide supplemental dental coverage Established core quality measures Development of public education materials, focus on new mothers 8 4

5 Recent Federal changes ACA (2010): Pediatric dental coverage part of essential health benefits (EHB) Coverage of certain oral health services at no cost to patient Numerous oral health provisions (many unfunded by Congress) Increases in Medicaid & CHIP enrollment as a result of Medicaid expansion* *CMS Medicaid & CHIP: May 2014 Monthly Applications, Eligibility Determinations and Enrollment Report 9 Ongoing Federal efforts CMS Oral Health Initiative 2 goals for 2015: Increase by 10 percentage points the proportion of Medicaid and CHIP children ages 1 to 20 who receive a preventive dental service Increase by 10 percentage points the proportion of Medicaid and CHIP children ages 6 to 9 who receive a sealant on a permanent molar tooth CDC State Oral Health Infrastructure Cooperative Agreements (21 states): Surveillance, evaluation, leadership, state oral health plan development, sealants, water fluoridation, preventive services Healthy People 2020: Oral health a leading health indicator 10 5

6 Other national efforts Dental Quality Alliance (DQA): development of pediatric quality measures Aimed at achieving better health outcomes ADA: issued new caries risk assessment codes 16 states reimburse for these codes in Medicaid & CHIP 11 OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT 12 6

7 Where there s room for improvement Prioritizing prevention Care coordination One-size-fits-all approach to oral health Access to care & provider participation Separate financing systems Data collection/reporting 13 Focusing on prevention ACA preventive services: Fluoride varnish by pediatrician Fluoride supplements for kids without access to fluoridated water Oral health risk assessment & referral to dentist 1% increase in federal match for ACA preventive services if state provides them for free to Medicaid beneficiaries Bundled payments to dental providers Reimburse for caries risk assessment 14 7

8 Improving care coordination Engaging medical professionals in oral health care Case management Establishment of accountable care organizations (ACOs) 15 Delivering care differently Maximizing risk-based oral health care in Medicaid for kids Institutionalizing clinical guidelines (e.g. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) Periodicity schedules setting a higher floor Medical/dental integration financing, teambased care, ACOs 16 8

9 Driving innovation Ask: What are we paying for and is it improving oral health outcomes? Adopting quality measures (not just utilization measures) Changing financial incentives for plans and providers Testing new approaches through State Innovation Model (SIM) grants 17 Achieving cost savings New York State simulation model: Targeting fluoride varnish for high-risk children: reduce cavities by 65% Xylitol gum for mothers/caregivers of high-risk children: returns $1.76 for every dollar spent by Medicaid Eliminating water fluoridation in NYC: $55.9 Million over 10 years (cost to Medicaid) Potentially high savings interventions for Medicaid: motivational interviewing and tooth-brushing programs Neither require clinical care in dental office to implement 18 Source: Hirsch GB, et al. A model for examining strategies to reduce early childhood caries in New York State s Medicaid population

10 A FINAL WORD ABOUT CHIP 19 CHIP 8+ Million children covered Funding runs out in September 2015 Millions of children would transition to marketplace coverage At least 2 million low-income would kids without subsidized coverage 20 10

11 Questions? Colin Reusch, MPA

The Affordable Care ACT (ACA) Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors Webinar Wednesday, November 20, 2013

The Affordable Care ACT (ACA) Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors Webinar Wednesday, November 20, 2013 The Affordable Care ACT (ACA) Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors Webinar Wednesday, November 20, 2013 This presentation was supported by Cooperative Agreement IU58DP004919-01 from CDC,

More information

Policy Options for Reducing Early Childhood Tooth Decay

Policy Options for Reducing Early Childhood Tooth Decay POLICY BRIEF Policy Options for Reducing Early Childhood Tooth Decay Lessons from a New York State Simulation Model Fall 2014 Introduction Despite being largely preventable, tooth decay remains the most

More information

Oral Health: Polishing Up Systems of Care. Health and Human Services Committee Breakfast Monday August 7, :15-8:30 a.m.

Oral Health: Polishing Up Systems of Care. Health and Human Services Committee Breakfast Monday August 7, :15-8:30 a.m. Oral Health: Polishing Up Systems of Care Health and Human Services Committee Breakfast Monday August 7, 2017 7:15-8:30 a.m. 157 ABC NCSL gratefully acknowledges the support of the DentaQuest Foundation

More information

Oral Health Provisions in Recent Health Reform: Opportunities for Public-Private Partnerships

Oral Health Provisions in Recent Health Reform: Opportunities for Public-Private Partnerships Oral Health Provisions in Recent Health Reform: Opportunities for Public-Private Partnerships 2010 National Primary Oral Health Conference Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Catherine M. Dunham, Executive Director

More information

Preventing Dental Disease in Pediatric Primary Care. Presenter: Madlen Caplow, MPH. 1 I Arcora Foundation

Preventing Dental Disease in Pediatric Primary Care. Presenter: Madlen Caplow, MPH. 1 I Arcora Foundation Preventing Dental Disease in Pediatric Primary Care Presenter: Madlen Caplow, MPH 1 I Arcora Foundation Our Mission Bending the arc of oral health toward equity Our Vision All people enjoy good oral and

More information

Libby Mullin President, Mullin Strategies June 16, Who are we?

Libby Mullin President, Mullin Strategies June 16, Who are we? Dental Health Project Libby Mullin President, Mullin Strategies June 16, 2009 Who are we? Children s Dental Health Project (CDHP) is a national non-profit organization working since 1997 to advance policies

More information

Improving the Oral Health of Colorado s Children

Improving the Oral Health of Colorado s Children I S S U E B R I E F Improving the Oral Health of Colorado s Children Prepared for The Colorado Trust, Caring for Colorado Foundation and the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation by Diane Brunson, RDH, MPH,

More information

ORAL HEALTH: WHY SHOULD WE CARE?

ORAL HEALTH: WHY SHOULD WE CARE? ORAL HEALTH: WHY SHOULD WE CARE? And What Can We Do? Claude Earl Fox MD, MPH Beautiful smiles So, why are we here? What is the problem and why does it matter? Magnitude and effects How is it being addressed?

More information

Innovation in the Ranks; Expanding oral health care access in Arizona with advanced delivery and workforce models

Innovation in the Ranks; Expanding oral health care access in Arizona with advanced delivery and workforce models Innovation in the Ranks; Expanding oral health care access in Arizona with advanced delivery and workforce models Kavita Bernstein, Program Specialist Children s Health First Things First Megan Miks, Manager

More information

Activities of the Dental Quality Alliance

Activities of the Dental Quality Alliance 2013 DQA Conference Improving Dental Quality Through Measurement Activities of the Dental Quality Alliance Dr. Ronald Hunt Midwestern University-Arizona June 28, 2013 Topics Genesis of the DQA Outcomes

More information

Smart Investments in Oral Health State Policy Options for Improving Care and Reducing Costs The Case of Early Childhood Oral Health

Smart Investments in Oral Health State Policy Options for Improving Care and Reducing Costs The Case of Early Childhood Oral Health Smart Investments in Oral Health State Policy Options for Improving Care and Reducing Costs The Case of Early Childhood Oral Health Burton L. Edelstein DDS MPH Senior Fellow in Public Policy Children s

More information

Oral Health in Colorado

Oral Health in Colorado Oral Health in Colorado Progress and Opportunities Sara Schmitt Director of Community Health Policy Prepared for the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation September 2017 About Us: Inform State and National

More information

Let s Talk: Pediatricians and Oral Health

Let s Talk: Pediatricians and Oral Health Let s Talk: Pediatricians and Oral Health Tommy Schechtman, MD, MSPH, FAAP President, Florida Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics August 21, 2015 Why Advocacy Matters Work you do everyday in the exam

More information

POSITION STATEMENT ON HEALTH CARE REFORM NADP PRINCIPLES FOR EXPANDING ACCESS TO DENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS

POSITION STATEMENT ON HEALTH CARE REFORM NADP PRINCIPLES FOR EXPANDING ACCESS TO DENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS POSITION STATEMENT ON HEALTH CARE REFORM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL PLANS (NADP) is the nation s largest association of companies providing dental benefits. NADP members cover 136 million Americans

More information

Presenters : Cathy Ballance MD,FAAP; Irvin Sherman, DDS,MscD; Nilay Baxi, MD, and Juliana David, MEd Psych

Presenters : Cathy Ballance MD,FAAP; Irvin Sherman, DDS,MscD; Nilay Baxi, MD, and Juliana David, MEd Psych Presenters : Cathy Ballance MD,FAAP; Irvin Sherman, DDS,MscD; Nilay Baxi, MD, and Juliana David, MEd Psych Learning Objectives: Learn about the NJ Oral Health Initiative goals and activities during 2013

More information

Rebecca King, DDS, MPH NC State Dental Director Section Chief, Oral Health Section

Rebecca King, DDS, MPH NC State Dental Director Section Chief, Oral Health Section Rebecca King, DDS, MPH NC State Dental Director Section Chief, Oral Health Section Rebecca.King@dhhs.nc.gov 1 Most common chronic disease of childhood Almost entirely preventable 30% of all health care

More information

ORAL HEATLTH INNOVATION: Opportunity and Risk, Medicaid Waivers and Keys to Good Oral Health. Dental Access Project Webinar March 20, 2018

ORAL HEATLTH INNOVATION: Opportunity and Risk, Medicaid Waivers and Keys to Good Oral Health. Dental Access Project Webinar March 20, 2018 ORAL HEATLTH INNOVATION: Opportunity and Risk, Medicaid Waivers and Keys to Good Oral Health Dental Access Project Webinar March 20, 2018 2011 Community Catalyst Community Catalyst is a national non-profit

More information

MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT

MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT Medicaid for children under 20 Pays for exam, cleaning, and fluoride treatment every six months. $100 of x-rays per year. Pays for fillings, sealants, extractions, stainless steel

More information

Insurance Guide For Dental Healthcare Professionals

Insurance Guide For Dental Healthcare Professionals Insurance Guide For Dental Healthcare Professionals Dental Benefits Basics What is dental insurance? Unlike traditional insurance, dental benefits are not meant to cover all oral healthcare needs. The

More information

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR DENTAL SERVICES

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR DENTAL SERVICES COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR DENTAL SERVICES (Community Dental Provider) This agreement dated by and between (Name of Head Start/Early Head Start Program) (Address of Head Start/Early Head Start Program)

More information

Meeting the Oral Health Needs of Children

Meeting the Oral Health Needs of Children Meeting the Oral Health Needs of Children Shelly Gehshan Director Advancing Children s Dental Health Initiative The Pew Center on the States 1 Why Does Oral Health Matter? Poor oral health can affect a

More information

Priority Area: 1 Access to Oral Health Care

Priority Area: 1 Access to Oral Health Care If you are unable to attend one of the CHARTING THE COURSE: Developing the Roadmap to Advance Oral Health in New Hampshire meetings but would like to inform the Coalition of activities and services provided

More information

Policy Benchmark 1: Having sealant programs in at least 25 percent of high-risk schools

Policy Benchmark 1: Having sealant programs in at least 25 percent of high-risk schools Policy Benchmark 1: Having sealant programs in at least 25 percent of high-risk schools Percentage of high-risk schools with sealant programs, 2010 75 100% 2 50 74% 7 25 49% 12 1 24% 23 None 7 Dental sealants

More information

BABY TEETH MATTER: ORAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE. Northwest Tribal Dental Support Center Washington Dental Services Foundation

BABY TEETH MATTER: ORAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE. Northwest Tribal Dental Support Center Washington Dental Services Foundation BABY TEETH MATTER: ORAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE Northwest Tribal Dental Support Center Washington Dental Services Foundation Indian Health Service Officially established in 1955 Agency under the Department

More information

AAPD 2017 Legislative and Regulatory Priorities Council on Government Affairs Approved by the Board of Trustees on January 13, 2017

AAPD 2017 Legislative and Regulatory Priorities Council on Government Affairs Approved by the Board of Trustees on January 13, 2017 AAPD 2017 Legislative and Regulatory Priorities Council on Government Affairs Approved by the Board of Trustees on January 13, 2017 Federal Workforce 1. Seek appropriations for sec. 748 Title VII dental

More information

Building a Community Dental Health Network 75% Cavity Free 5 Year Olds by 2020 UCSF DPH 175-February 28,2017

Building a Community Dental Health Network 75% Cavity Free 5 Year Olds by 2020 UCSF DPH 175-February 28,2017 Building a Community Dental Health Network 75% Cavity Free 5 Year Olds by 2020 UCSF DPH 175-February 28,2017 Kim Caldewey, PA, MPH Dental Health Program Manger Dental Health: A Public Health Approach California

More information

State of Rhode Island. Medicaid Dental Review. October 2010

State of Rhode Island. Medicaid Dental Review. October 2010 State of Rhode Island Medicaid Dental Review October 2010 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to improving pediatric dental care in the Medicaid program reflecting

More information

Dental Public Health Activity Descriptive Report

Dental Public Health Activity Descriptive Report Dental Public Health Activity Descriptive Report Practice Number: 04006 Submitted By: Office of Oral Health, Arizona Department of Health Services Submission Date: May 2002 Last Reviewed: September 2017

More information

AllCare Health. Changing healthcare to work for you. Lisa Callahan, CPNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Grants Pass Pediatrics

AllCare Health. Changing healthcare to work for you. Lisa Callahan, CPNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Grants Pass Pediatrics AllCare Health Changing healthcare to work for you. Lisa Callahan, CPNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Grants Pass Pediatrics Laura McKeane, Oral Health Integration Manager AllCare Health CCO Sam Engel Social

More information

AAPD 2018 Legislative and Regulatory Priorities Council on Government Affairs Approved by the Board of Trustees on January 12, 2018

AAPD 2018 Legislative and Regulatory Priorities Council on Government Affairs Approved by the Board of Trustees on January 12, 2018 AAPD 2018 Legislative and Regulatory Priorities Council on Government Affairs Approved by the Board of Trustees on January 12, 2018 Federal Workforce 1. Seek appropriations for sec. 748 Title VII dental

More information

Oral Health: An Essential Component of Primary Care. Executive Summary

Oral Health: An Essential Component of Primary Care. Executive Summary Oral Health: An Essential Component of Primary Care Executive Summary June 2015 Executive Summary The Problem Oral health is essential for healthy development and healthy aging, yet nationwide there is

More information

Dental disease is the most prevalent

Dental disease is the most prevalent GrantWatch Report Delivering Preventive Oral Health Services In Pediatric Primary Care: A Case Study The Washington Dental Service Foundation s investment has been paying off. by Dianne Riter, Russell

More information

ORAL HEALTH OF GEORGIA S CHILDREN Results from the 2006 Georgia Head Start Oral Health Survey

ORAL HEALTH OF GEORGIA S CHILDREN Results from the 2006 Georgia Head Start Oral Health Survey ORAL HEALTH OF GEORGIA S CHILDREN Results from the 26 Georgia Head Start Oral Health Survey Introduction Oral health is an essential component of health throughout life. Poor oral health and untreated

More information

2015 New Hampshire Oral Health Forum Live at the Forum: Medical-Dental Integration at the Community Level

2015 New Hampshire Oral Health Forum Live at the Forum: Medical-Dental Integration at the Community Level 2015 New Hampshire Oral Health Forum Live at the Forum: Medical-Dental Integration at the Community Level Steve Geiermann DDS October 30, 2015 Concord, New Hampshire The Big Picture You are not healthy

More information

TARGETED STATE MATERNAL AND CHILD ORAL HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEMS FINAL REPORT PROJECT EVALUATION

TARGETED STATE MATERNAL AND CHILD ORAL HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEMS FINAL REPORT PROJECT EVALUATION TARGETED STATE MATERNAL AND CHILD ORAL HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEMS NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CHILDREN S ORAL HEALTH CARE ACCESS PROGRAM HRSA GRANT: H47MC08604 FINAL REPORT The purpose of this project

More information

Center for Oral Health. Engagement in Oral Health Work for Vulnerable Populations May 4, 2016

Center for Oral Health. Engagement in Oral Health Work for Vulnerable Populations May 4, 2016 Center for Oral Health Engagement in Oral Health Work for Vulnerable Populations May 4, 2016 About Center for Oral Health (COH) Over 30 years of experience in working to improve the oral health of vulnerable

More information

Dental Care Remains the No. 1 Unmet Health Care Need for Children and Low-Income Adults

Dental Care Remains the No. 1 Unmet Health Care Need for Children and Low-Income Adults Oral Health and Access to Dental Care for Ohioans, 2007 Dental Care Remains the No. 1 Unmet Health Care Need for Children and Low-Income Adults Oral Health and Access to Dental Care for Ohioans, 2007

More information

Oral Health Workforce: Options and Opportunities

Oral Health Workforce: Options and Opportunities Oral Health Workforce: Options and Opportunities Burton L. Edelstein DDS MPH Senior Fellow in Public Policy, Children s Dental Health Project, Washington DC Professor of Dental Medicine and Health Policy

More information

Evidence-Based Integrated Care Plan (EBICP)

Evidence-Based Integrated Care Plan (EBICP) Evidence-Based Integrated Care Plan (EBICP) Wouldn t it be nice if those who needed extra care could get extra care for no extra cost? With Delta Dental, they can. s Evidence-Based Integrated Care Plan

More information

3 rd Immunization Congress: Financing Across the Lifespan Report Out

3 rd Immunization Congress: Financing Across the Lifespan Report Out 3 rd Immunization Congress: Financing Across the Lifespan Report Out AAP American Academy of Pediatrics GSA Gerontological Society of America NFID National Foundation for Infectious Disease NVPO National

More information

State Innovations: Oral Health Integration in Statewide Delivery System and Payment Reform

State Innovations: Oral Health Integration in Statewide Delivery System and Payment Reform State Innovations: Oral Health Integration in Statewide Delivery System and Payment Reform Made possible by the Washington Dental Service Foundation Wednesday, June 22, 2016 2:00-3:00 pm ET For Audio Dial:

More information

Payment Innovation and Health Center Dental Programs: Case Studies from Three States

Payment Innovation and Health Center Dental Programs: Case Studies from Three States Payment Innovation and Health Center Dental Programs: Case Studies from Three States January 2018 CONTENTS California-2 Iowa-3 Implementation-2 Clinical Practice Implications-2 Implementation-4 Clinical

More information

Fluoride Varnish in the Medical Home

Fluoride Varnish in the Medical Home Fluoride Varnish in the Medical Home Nicholas Kovacs University of Vermont College of Medicine Milton Family Practice Mentor: Dr. Melisa Gibson, M.D. Vermont s cavity problem Dental Caries are four times

More information

I-Smile The Systematic Dental Home. Bob Russell, DDS, MPH Iowa Department of Public Health Cathy Coppes LBSW Iowa Department of Human Services

I-Smile The Systematic Dental Home. Bob Russell, DDS, MPH Iowa Department of Public Health Cathy Coppes LBSW Iowa Department of Human Services I-Smile The Systematic Dental Home Bob Russell, DDS, MPH Iowa Department of Public Health Cathy Coppes LBSW Iowa Department of Human Services The Dental Home A Systematic Concept Dental decay is a multi-factorial,

More information

Expansion of Integration of Oral Health in Physician s Office

Expansion of Integration of Oral Health in Physician s Office Expansion of Integration of Oral Health in Physician s Office Lynn Martin, LMSW QTIP Project Director Stephen Boucher Director of Operations Health Programs SCDHHS January 27, 2018 Disclosures Lynn Martin,

More information

Oral Health Provisions in CHIPRA & Healthcare Reform: A Systems-Fix Approach

Oral Health Provisions in CHIPRA & Healthcare Reform: A Systems-Fix Approach Oral Health Provisions in CHIPRA & Healthcare Reform: A Systems-Fix Approach Burton L. Edelstein DDS MPH President, Children s Dental Health Project Professor of Dentistry and Health Policy & Management

More information

Washington State Collaborative Oral Health Improvement Plan

Washington State Collaborative Oral Health Improvement Plan Washington State Collaborative Oral Health Improvement Plan 2009-2014 Prioritization Criteria (non-financial): Strategic Area I: System Infrastructure (Partnerships, Funding, Technology) Goal 1: Mobilize

More information

Article XIX DENTAL HYGIENIST COLLABORATIVE CARE PROGRAM

Article XIX DENTAL HYGIENIST COLLABORATIVE CARE PROGRAM Article XIX DENTAL HYGIENIST COLLABORATIVE CARE PROGRAM Pursuant to ACA 17-82-701-17-82-707 the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners herby promulgates these rules to implement the dental hygienist

More information

Current Quality Measurement Priorities and Challenges in the Medical Environment

Current Quality Measurement Priorities and Challenges in the Medical Environment Convened by the American Medical Association The Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement Current Quality Measurement Priorities and Challenges in the Medical Environment Mark S. Antman, DDS, MBA

More information

Tri-State Oral Health Summit

Tri-State Oral Health Summit Tri-State Oral Health Summit Carol Smith, RDH, MSHA Director, Oral Health Program Georgia Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General, May 2000 Silent Epidemic David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D. Former

More information

Payment Models in the Medical Office It works

Payment Models in the Medical Office It works Payment Models in the Medical Office It works C Eve J Kimball, MD Chapter Oral Health Advocate PA Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics Disclosure Information I have no relevant financial relationships

More information

Shared Learning: Oral Health. Special Guest: Glenn Puckett, Director of Health Systems Integration with Washington Dental Service Foundation

Shared Learning: Oral Health. Special Guest: Glenn Puckett, Director of Health Systems Integration with Washington Dental Service Foundation Shared Learning: Oral Health Special Guest: Glenn Puckett, Director of Health Systems Integration with Washington Dental Service Foundation SHARED LEARNINGS FUNDED BY THE ANTHEM FOUNDATION 55 Putting the

More information

Finding Common Ground through Collaboration and Communication with the Medical Profession. Steve Geiermann DDS May 19, 2012

Finding Common Ground through Collaboration and Communication with the Medical Profession. Steve Geiermann DDS May 19, 2012 Finding Common Ground through Collaboration and Communication with the Medical Profession Steve Geiermann DDS May 19, 2012 The Big Picture You are not healthy without good oral health C. Everett Koop,

More information

Addressing the complex problem of oral. approach and the application of multiple solutions.

Addressing the complex problem of oral. approach and the application of multiple solutions. Improving Access through Prevention, Education and Partnership Monica Hebl, D.D.S. Vice chair Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations Alliance for Health Reform August 17, 2012 Improving

More information

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Department of Health Care Finance *** DC Medicaid Dental Providers and EPSDT/HealthCheck Providers

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Department of Health Care Finance *** DC Medicaid Dental Providers and EPSDT/HealthCheck Providers GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Department of Health Care Finance *** Office of tbe Senior Deputy Director/Medicaid Director Transmittal # 16-07 TO: FROM: DC Medicaid Dental Providers and EPSDT/HealthCheck

More information

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Looking Back, Looking Forward Looking Back, Looking Forward An Empirical Look at Access to Dental Care in the United States Marko Vujicic, PhD Managing Vice President Health Policy Resources Center Agenda About Me Part 1 A Look Back

More information

Oral Health in Oregon

Oral Health in Oregon Oral Health in Oregon Bruce Austin, DMD, LMT Statewide Dental Director Lincoln County Integration Summit June 7, 2016 Health System Transformation COORDINATED CARE ORGANIZATION Integration and coordination

More information

Update on Federal Activities

Update on Federal Activities Update on Federal Activities William Bailey, DDS, MPH Chief Dental Officer, USPHS Acting Director, Division of Oral Health, CDC April 15, 2012 National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health

More information

STATES BEST PRACTICES IN IMPROVING STATE ORAL HEALTH PROGRAM WORKFORCE CAPACITY

STATES BEST PRACTICES IN IMPROVING STATE ORAL HEALTH PROGRAM WORKFORCE CAPACITY STATES BEST PRACTICES IN IMPROVING STATE ORAL HEALTH PROGRAM WORKFORCE CAPACITY UCSF DPH 175 Dental Public Health Lecture Series January 26, 2016 Dr. Harry Goodman Immediate Past-President, Association

More information

EPSDT Periodicity Schedules and their Relation to Pediatric Oral Health Standards in Head Start and Early Head Start

EPSDT Periodicity Schedules and their Relation to Pediatric Oral Health Standards in Head Start and Early Head Start National Oral Health Policy Center A Technical Issue Brief EPSDT Periodicity Schedules and their Relation to Pediatric Oral Health Standards in Head Start and Early Head Start Don Schneider, DDS, MPH James

More information

MI MOM S MOUTH. Examining a Multifaceted Michigan Initiative and the Critical Role of FQHC s in Delivering Interprofessional Care

MI MOM S MOUTH. Examining a Multifaceted Michigan Initiative and the Critical Role of FQHC s in Delivering Interprofessional Care MI MOM S MOUTH Examining a Multifaceted Michigan Initiative and the Critical Role of FQHC s in Delivering Interprofessional Care TODAY S OBJECTIVES Learning Objective 1: Develop an understanding of Michigan

More information

HRSA Oral Health Programs 2010 Dental Management Coalition June 27, 2010 Annapolis, MD

HRSA Oral Health Programs 2010 Dental Management Coalition June 27, 2010 Annapolis, MD HRSA Oral Health Programs 2010 Dental Management Coalition June 27, 2010 Annapolis, MD Jay R. Anderson, DMD, MHSA HRSA Chief Dental Officer US Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and

More information

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Oral Health Resources Oral Health Home Contact Us

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Oral Health Resources Oral Health Home Contact Us Page 1 of 8 National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Oral Health Resources Oral Health Home Contact Us Synopses Home Synopses by State s Fluoridation Directors Trends About the

More information

Exploring Denti-Cal Provider Reimbursement and its Impact on Access to Dental Care for California s Children

Exploring Denti-Cal Provider Reimbursement and its Impact on Access to Dental Care for California s Children Exploring Denti-Cal Provider Reimbursement and its Impact on Access to Dental Care for California s Children April 2014 Authors: Jeffrey A. Elo, DDS, MS Nithya Venugopal, DMD Grant McClendon, DMD 2015

More information

Delaware Oral Health Plan 2014 Goals and Objectives VISION

Delaware Oral Health Plan 2014 Goals and Objectives VISION VISION All members of the Delaware population, regardless of age, ability, or financial status, will achieve optimal oral health through an integrated system which includes prevention, education and appropriate

More information

Florida Medicaid. Dental Services Coverage Policy. Agency for Health Care Administration

Florida Medicaid. Dental Services Coverage Policy. Agency for Health Care Administration Florida Medicaid Agency for Health Care Administration Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction... 1 1.1 Description... 1 1.2 Legal Authority... 1 1.3 Definitions... 1 2.0 Eligible Recipient... 2 2.1 General

More information

Dental Public Health Activities & Practices

Dental Public Health Activities & Practices Dental Public Health Activities & Practices Practice Number: 37002 Submitted By: North Dakota Department of Health, Family Health Division Submission Date: January 2010 Last Updated: January 2010 SECTION

More information

Index. Note: Page numbers of article titles are in boldface type.

Index. Note: Page numbers of article titles are in boldface type. Index Note: Page numbers of article titles are in boldface type. A Advanced Dental Health Practitioner (ADHP), 563, 564 Age, as barrier to oral health care, 525 Alcohol consumption, and tobacco use, oral

More information

Dental Payment Innovation:

Dental Payment Innovation: Dental Payment Innovation: Best Practices of Health Center Dental Clinics in Three States Irene V. Hilton, DDS, MPH, FACD Lyubov Slashcheva, DDS, FABSCD July 16, 2018 Objectives Understand the environment

More information

Policy & Advocacy for Population Health

Policy & Advocacy for Population Health Running head: HEALTH ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN 1 Health Advocacy Campaign XXXXXXXX Walden University Policy & Advocacy for Population Health 6050-12 Dr. Trudy Tappan XXXXX2015 HEALTH ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN 2 Health

More information

BARBARA AVED ASSOCIATES

BARBARA AVED ASSOCIATES BARBARA AVED ASSOCIATES April 2018 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION... 2 METHODS... 3 FINDINGS... 4 I. Extent of Emergency Department Use for Preventable Dental Conditions... 4 II. Utilization of Dental

More information

Implementing an Oral Health Program for Older Adults in Your Community: Illustrating the Latest Interactive Resources from HHS

Implementing an Oral Health Program for Older Adults in Your Community: Illustrating the Latest Interactive Resources from HHS Implementing an Oral Health Program for Older Adults in Your Community: Illustrating the Latest Interactive Resources from HHS Presenters: Mary Worstell, MPH IMP Suzanne Heckenlaible, MPA Jessica Meister,

More information

Safety Net Oral Health Practice and Accountability

Safety Net Oral Health Practice and Accountability Safety Net Oral Health Practice and Accountability Leading the way! Bob Russell, DDS, MPH Public Health Dental Director Iowa Department of Public Health Measuring Accountability: new tools emerging In

More information

Breakthrough Strategies for Preventing ECC Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Strategies

Breakthrough Strategies for Preventing ECC Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Strategies Breakthrough Strategies for Preventing ECC Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Strategies National Oral Health Conference April 29, 2015 Kansas City, MO Man Wai Ng, DDS, MPH Disclosures I will be

More information

Florida Department of Health: Oral Health Workforce

Florida Department of Health: Oral Health Workforce Florida Department of Health: Oral Health Workforce Florida Board of Governors Meeting June 23, 2011 Tampa, Florida Amy Cober RD LD MPH Public Health Dental Program Florida Department of Health County

More information

Oral Health Matters The forgotten part of overall health

Oral Health Matters The forgotten part of overall health Oral Health Matters The forgotten part of overall health In 2000, the Surgeon General issued a report Oral Health in America. In the Report, the Surgeon General focused on why oral health is important.

More information

PENNSYLVANIA ORAL HEALTH COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE

PENNSYLVANIA ORAL HEALTH COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE PENNSYLVANIA ORAL HEALTH COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE PA Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics An Initiative supported by the Pennsylvania Head Start Association Your Hosts Lisa Schildhorn, MS Executive

More information

Dental Coverage, Access, and Quality in Medicaid: The Role of Data in Policy Opportunities

Dental Coverage, Access, and Quality in Medicaid: The Role of Data in Policy Opportunities Dental Coverage, Access, and Quality in Medicaid: The Role of Data in Policy Opportunities May 1, 2015 Stacey Chazin, MPH, CHES Senior Program Officer www.chcs.org Agenda I. Introduction to the Center

More information

What is the Objective of the DQA in Developing Performance Measures. Robert Compton, DDS Executive Director

What is the Objective of the DQA in Developing Performance Measures. Robert Compton, DDS Executive Director What is the Objective of the DQA in Developing Performance Measures Robert Compton, DDS Executive Director EBD Champions Conference May 9-10, 2014 DISCLOSURE Disclosure on DentaQuest Benefits ~ 20 million

More information

Oral Health: A component of the Patient Centered Medical home

Oral Health: A component of the Patient Centered Medical home Oral Health: A component of the Patient Centered Medical home Mark Deutchman MD University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine and Public Health 1 Oral Health is a Fit for PCMH Patient centered

More information

Center for Medicaid and CHIP Dental Program Quality, Policy, and Financing Division of Best Practices

Center for Medicaid and CHIP Dental Program Quality, Policy, and Financing Division of Best Practices Center for Medicaid and CHIP Dental Program Quality, Policy, and Financing Division of Best Practices MSDA Best Practices Criteria and Assessment Tool The Medicaid-CHIP State Dental Association is committed

More information

SF HIP ~ San Francisco Children s Oral Health. Strategic Plan

SF HIP ~ San Francisco Children s Oral Health. Strategic Plan SF HIP ~ San Francisco Children s Oral Health Strategic Plan 2014-2017 Tooth decay affects overall health and development Speech and communication Eating and dietary nutrition Sleeping Learning Playing

More information

The Oral Health Status of Nebraska s Children Compared to the General U.S. Population

The Oral Health Status of Nebraska s Children Compared to the General U.S. Population Nebraska Nebraska Department Oral of Health Survey & Human of Young Services Children Data Brief June 2017 The Oral Health Status of Nebraska s Children Compared to the General U.S. Population Head Start

More information

Early Childhood Oral Health for MCH Professionals. Julia Richman, DDS, MSD, MPH

Early Childhood Oral Health for MCH Professionals. Julia Richman, DDS, MSD, MPH Early Childhood Oral Health for MCH Professionals Julia Richman, DDS, MSD, MPH Who are we? A. Medical care providers (ie MD, RN) B. Dental care providers C. Social services providers D. Other public health

More information

Center for Medicaid and State Operations SHO # CHIPRA # 7. October 7, RE: Dental Coverage in CHIP. Dear State Health Official:

Center for Medicaid and State Operations SHO # CHIPRA # 7. October 7, RE: Dental Coverage in CHIP. Dear State Health Official: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard, Mail Stop S2-26-12 Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 Center for Medicaid and State Operations October

More information

Family Matters in Oral Health

Family Matters in Oral Health Family Matters in Oral Health CONNECTING CHILDREN S AND CAREGIVERS DENTAL HEALTH HABITS FEBRUARY 2018 When parents or other caregivers receive dental care, it s good for more than just their own health.

More information

Good news about dental benefits for employees of. LCMC Health

Good news about dental benefits for employees of. LCMC Health Dental PPO Good news about dental benefits for employees of LCMC Health Why is dental health so important? Regular dental care does more than just improve smiles. Along with good oral hygiene, it can help

More information

DENTAL QUALITY ALLIANCE: 2018 ANNUAL MEASURES REVIEW

DENTAL QUALITY ALLIANCE: 2018 ANNUAL MEASURES REVIEW DENTAL QUALITY ALLIANCE: 2018 ANNUAL MEASURES REVIEW REPORT FROM THE DQA MEASURES DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE JUNE 2018 2018 American Dental Association on behalf of the Dental Quality Alliance

More information

Five Colleges, Inc. ~ Memorandum

Five Colleges, Inc. ~ Memorandum Five Colleges, Inc. ~ Memorandum To: All Benefited s From: Barbara Lucey Date: October, 2017 Re: Health and Dental Insurance Health Plan Good news, we are staying with Harvard Pilgrim this year for both

More information

Michigan Caries Prevention Program: Reducing the Burden of Childhood Dental Disease

Michigan Caries Prevention Program: Reducing the Burden of Childhood Dental Disease 1 Michigan Caries Prevention Program: Reducing the Burden of Childhood Dental Disease Michigan Primary Care Association Clinical Conference October 16, 2015 Rachel Putnam-Farley, MPA, MPH, Technical Assistance

More information

2015 Social Service Funding Application Non-Alcohol Funds

2015 Social Service Funding Application Non-Alcohol Funds 2015 Social Service Funding Application Non-Alcohol Funds Applications for 2015 funding must be complete and submitted electronically to the City Manager s Office at ctoomay@lawrenceks.org by 5:00 pm on

More information

Dental Health Disparities: What Can We Do in Alameda County?

Dental Health Disparities: What Can We Do in Alameda County? Dental Health Disparities: What Can We Do in Alameda County? Bahar Amanzadeh, DDS, MPH Dental Health Administrator Alameda County Department of Public Health Overview Dental Health and Overall Well-being

More information

Pediatric Oral Health in North Dakota

Pediatric Oral Health in North Dakota Center for Rural Health Pediatric Oral Health in North Dakota North Dakota Department of Oral Health Webinar February 16, 2017 Shawnda Schroeder, Ph.D. Center for Rural Health University of North Dakota

More information

Plans. Members choose what they Value Most

Plans. Members choose what they Value Most FLE x Plans Members choose what they Value Most FLE x Plans Members choose what they value most; better coverage or more provider choice Renaissance Dental Your Partner in Success! As a leading dental

More information

Working Together for Good Oral Health in Palm Beach County

Working Together for Good Oral Health in Palm Beach County Working Together for Good Oral Health in Palm Beach County Our Vision: To Have a Healthy Community Our Mission: To improve the oral health of all residents in Palm Beach County in order to improve overall

More information

American Dental Education Association. Medicaid EHR Incentives Program

American Dental Education Association. Medicaid EHR Incentives Program American Dental Education Association Medicaid EHR Incentives Program Christopher Kenny King & Spalding, LLP 202-626-9253; ckenny@kslaw.com March 15, 2014 Agenda Quick overview of Stage 1 Meaningful Use

More information

Dental Wellness Plan February 2015

Dental Wellness Plan February 2015 Dental Wellness Plan February 2015 DWP Program Tenets Take a population health management approach to improve the overall oral health of Members by designing care plans to meet specific needs of each member.

More information

Oral Health Workforce: Policy Options to Meet Increased Demand

Oral Health Workforce: Policy Options to Meet Increased Demand Oral Health Workforce: Policy Options to Meet Increased Demand December 11, 2013 Dial 1-866-668-0721 for the webinar audio Conference Code: 1219183625 This webinar is produced with generous support from

More information

Reasons. Pediatric Laser Dentistry. Why You Should Add. to your Practice

Reasons. Pediatric Laser Dentistry. Why You Should Add. to your Practice Reasons Why You Should Add Pediatric Laser Dentistry to your Practice PediatricLaserWhitePaper.indd 1 3/3/2015 10:05:33 AM Introduction Lasers in medicine are nothing new. Back in the late 80s and the

More information

The youngest North Carolina children at risk for tooth decay lack access to preventive oral care, as well as to dental treatment services.

The youngest North Carolina children at risk for tooth decay lack access to preventive oral care, as well as to dental treatment services. COMMENTARY Public Health Dentistry and Dental Education Services: Meeting the Needs of the Underserved through Community and School-Based Programs Rebecca S. King, DDS, MPH O ne essential role of public

More information