Providence Smiles
August 13, 2012 | Story
Clinical Director James R. Hosmer, DMD, explains how the program dramatically improves the oral health of children in Rhode Island.
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How Central Massachusetts Increased Access to Oral Health Care for Low-Income Children
February 21, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
We started a school-based program that is now in place in more than 30 Worcester County schools. Dental hygiene students from a local community college and the University of Massachusetts' Ronald McDonald "Care Mobile" provide services to students.
State Action for Oral Health Access
November 1, 2007 | Program Result Report
State Action for Oral Health Access supported six state-based demonstration projects that tested innovative and comprehensive ways to increase access to oral health services for low income and minority populations.
Providing Modern Dentistry for Folk Who Cling to Old Ways
December 1, 2005 | Program Result Report
An Indiana University team organized a series of one-day dental clinics in Northern Indiana to treat Amish children for tooth decay and other oral health problems.
Dentists Brush Aside Obstacles to Bring Dental Care to Schoolchildren
January 28, 2002 | Program Result Report
Babyland Family Services, Inc. provided a system of care and outreach to address the multiple dental health needs of children lacking proper dental care.
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools
January 22, 2007 | Program Result Report
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools was established with a $2.64 million grant to strengthen the well-being of children and youth through health programs and health care services in schools.
Alabama School Expands Student Dental Services as Part of National Caring for Kids Program
January 17, 2007 | Program Result Report
The school-based HEALS dental clinic in Huntsville, Ala., expanded dental services to five days a week (except when schools were closed).
Working with Baseball to Change Tobacco's Spitting Image
April 10, 2012 | Program Result Report
Oral Health America, a Chicago-based organization that advocates improved dental care, launched a public education campaign to reduce the use of spit tobacco (both chewing tobacco and snuff).
Developing Policies to Address Oral Health Issues in California Schools
January 4, 2011 | Program Result Report
This project was intended to expand California’s public health infrastructure by providing the support that schools need to play a vital role in children’s health and well-being. In this case, the focus was on oral health.