Innovations
Rural Practice Redesigns Care Processes To Allow Multidisciplinary Teams To Leverage Electronic Health Record, Leading to Better Screening of Medically Underserved 5/22/2013
A rural medical practice redesigned its care processes to allow multidisciplinary care teams to use a new electronic health record system that features real-time documentation and information sharing and various tools to facilitate the provision of appropriate care, leading to significant improvements in screening rates and high satisfaction for medically underserved patients in Alaska.
Dental Health Aide Program Improves Access to Oral Health Care for Rural Alaska Native People 5/16/2013
The Alaska Dental Health Aide Program enhances access to oral health care by training dental therapists to provide culturally appropriate education and routine dental services to high-risk residents of rural villages.
Community-Based Provider Training and Education Enhances Access to Oral Health Screenings and Fluoride Treatments for Low-Income Children 5/8/2013
Provider training and education enhances access to oral health screening and fluoride applications for low-income and uninsured children.
Comprehensive School-Based Program Enhances Access to Oral Health Education, Prevention, and Treatment Services for Low-Income Children 5/1/2013
The Boston University/Chelsea Partnership Dental Program is a city-wide, school-based program designed to increase access to dental services for low-income children by providing oral health education, dental screening and referrals, fluoride varnish applications, dental sealants, examinations, x-rays, cleanings, and restorations.
Cross-Training of Medical, Dental, and Psychiatric Fellows Enhances Access to Comprehensive Care for Homeless and Formerly Homeless Older Adults 5/1/2013
Cross-training of medical, dental, and psychiatric fellows enhances access to comprehensive care for homeless and formerly homeless older adults.
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QualityTools
Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth 5/8/2013
This tool will help children and parents choose the right snacks in order to prevent tooth decay.
National Assembly on School-Based Health Care: Clinical Services 3/27/2013
The tools and resources on this Web page are intended to support the provision of high-quality clinical services in school-based, school-linked, and mobile health centers.
Give Kids a Smile Toolbox 2/27/2013
The ADA launched the GKAS program as a way for dentists across the country to join with others in their community to provide dental services to underserved children.
Smiles for Life: A National Oral Health Curriculum for Primary Care Providers 2/27/2013
The set of courses, available online or for download, is designed to enhance the role of primary care clinicians in the promotion of oral health for all age groups through the development and dissemination of high-quality educational resources.
Oral Health Exam 1/9/2013
This educational video for health professionals demonstrates how to conduct oral health exams sensitively with survivors of torture.
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