Dental Health Aides and Therapists in Alaska
January 1, 2011 | Book
In this chapter of the Anthology, award-winning journalist Sara Solovitch chronicles the history of dental therapists and dental aides in Alaska.
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Milwaukee Clinic Provides Dental Care to Low-Income and Homeless People as Part of RWJF's Local Funding Partnerships
August 1, 2006 | Program Result Report
The Madre Angela Dental Clinic provided oral health care services to impoverished people in Milwaukee, including: urgent dental care services, dental sealants for children to prevent tooth decay, and restorative care.
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.
Are "Dental Enterprise Zones" Ready to, as Dentists Say, Open Wide?
March 1, 2000 | Program Result Report
Oral Health America began planning a five-year program intended to establish at least 20 new model dental practices in underserved and impoverished communities across America.
Dental Health Aides for Alaska Natives Observed by Dental Leaders and Professionals
July 29, 2008 | Program Result Report
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium led two outreach trips of local and national dental leaders and professionals to educate them about the use of dental health aide therapists to provide dental care to rural Alaska residents.
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).
Giving Shelter and Health Care to Homeless in Savannah, Ga.
December 1, 2005 | Program Result Report
Two competing hospital organizations - Memorial Health University Medical Center and St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital System - helped develop and support a health center and related shelter clinics.
Getting Off to a Good Start
May 1, 2001 | Program Result Report
Between 1993 and 1999, the American Association for World Health, Washington, organized three annual meetings.