In order to service children in grades they were not reaching in the classroom, St. Christopher’s decided to create this program in order to have a broader reach. The program is designed for teachers to use as supplements to lessons in math, reading, science and writing skills via oral health literacy activity sheets. During this Oral Health America webinar, presenters will compare the value of oral health “live” presentations to the value of electronically distributed oral health activities. Presenter: Judy Gelinas, RDH, Director of St. Christopher’s Foundation for Children’s Community Oral Health Initiatives Presentation Materials: on Issuu on YouTube SAA Webinar: December 15th, 2015, 3:00 PM CST Strategies to Increase Oral Health Care Access for Children in Medicaid: The Power of Collaboration Low rates of oral health care access have serious implications for the oral and overall health of low-income children and their families. Of low income children, less than half of thesechildren receive any dental service in a given year. They face barriers to access such as: inadequate provider participation in Medicaid; transportation; literacy and cultural barriers between families and providers; and families’ low awareness of Medicaid dental benefits and preventive oral health care guidelines. Prompted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Oral Health Initiative, state Medicaid agencies have been making efforts to improve the oral health of child beneficiaries. A critical component of their progress has been collaboration – both among stakeholders within a given state and across states. During this Oral Health America webinar, presenters will share examples of state strategies for improving oral health care access, highlighting specific collaborative efforts by the seven states that participated in the Center for Health Care Strategies’ Medicaid Oral Health Learning Collaborative from 2013-2015. Presenters: Stacey Chazin, MPH, CHES, Director ofPrevention Programs Jessica Lipper, MSJ, Program Officer Presentation Materials: on Issuu on YouTube SAA Webinar: December 10th, 2015, 3:00 PM CDT Implications of CHIPRA: Utilization of Dental Services among Young Children (1 Free CE Credit Available) For viewing this webinar you are eligible to receive 1 free CE credit (this opportunity expires after June 10, 2016). After you’ve completed the webinar, contact Tyler Brown at for more info. A study has been held evaluating the impact of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) of 2010 on utilization and cost of dental services among young children. Results indicated a strong inverse association between age, dental service utilization, and total dental expenditures. Join us as we explore how CHIPRA was not found to have increased dental care utilization or decreased total dental expenditures among children age 0-5, and discuss further longitudinal study being necessary to understand the holistic impact ofCHIPRA and inform future dental health policies. Presenter: Nicole Thurlow Zautra, MPH, Doctoral Student in Health Behavior in the Department of Applied Health Science at the Indiana University Bloomington School of Public Health Presentation Materials: on Issuu on YouTube SAA Webinar: November 17th, 2015, 3:00 PM CDT The Relationship between Oral Health and Student Performance Future Smiles is a school based, oral health preventative care program operating in Las Vegas Nevada that is evaluating the oral health and school achievement outcomes of program participants. Join us as this webinar examines a study which compares students who received dental hygiene prevention from Future Smiles to a matched comparison group of similar students not receiving Future Smile's services. Presenter: Terri Chandler, RDH, Founder and Executive Director of Future Smiles Presentation Materials: on Issuu on YouTube SAA Webinar: October 21, 2015, 3:00 PM CDT Infection Control 2015: Implementing a Cultureof Safety in Your Practice The goal of an infection prevention and control program is to prevent health-care associated infections and injuries and illnesses in health-care personnel. This webinar will review a “best practices” framework for developing and managing an effective and efficient infection prevention that promotes patient and personnel safety. Strategies for ensuring compliance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and other relevant recommendations, regulations and standards will be a discussed. Resources from the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), promoting the “Safest Dental Visit” will be shared with participants. Presenter: Kathy Eklund, RDH, MHP, Director of Occupational Health and Safety and Patient Safety Advocate, Forsyth Institute SAA Webinar: October 20, 2015, 3:00 PM CDT Infection Control in Portable and Mobile Oral Healthcare Settings – DifferentFrom Private Practice? (1 Free CE Credit Available) For viewing this webinar you are eligible to receive 1 free CE credit (this opportunity expires after April 20, 2016). After you’ve completed the webinar, contact Tyler Brown at for more info. The goal of infection prevention and control is to prevent healthcare-associated infections in patients and injuries and illnesses among personnel. Currently, the recommended practices in the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings – 2003 are the recognized minimum standard throughout the United States. The CDC dental guideline states, “The recommended infection control practices are applicable to all settings in which dental treatment is provided.” In an effort to increase access to oral healthcare, the traditional care delivery system is being unbundled to bring care to populations where they reside, attend school or gather in community settings. These programs use portable and mobile equipment that may present newchallenges and considerations for infection prevention and control. This webinar will address the current CDC infection prevention guidelines including considerations for portable and mobile oral healthcare settings. Presenter: Kathy Eklund, RDH, MHP, Director of Occupational Health and Safety and Patient Safety Advocate, Forsyth Institute Presentation Materials: on Issuu on YouTube SAA Webinar: October 13, 2015, 3:00 PM CDT Building Consent Rates for a School-Based Dental Sealant Program Parental consent and patient participation play a critical role in the success of a dental sealant program. Oral health literacy and positive health messages are vital to gaining participation in a school based sealant program. This webinar will lead you in the steps in building rapport and support from key school personnel, as well as, provide you with creative health promotional strategies and oral health literacy tools used to improve participation. Presenter: Kim Herremans, RDH, MS, ExecutiveDirector, Greater Tampa Bay Oral Health Coalition Presentation Materials: on Issue on YouTube SAA Webinar: September 22, 2015, 3:00 PM CDT Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model For viewing this webinar you are eligible to receive 1 free CE credit (this opportunity expires after March 22, 2016). After you’ve completed the webinar, contact Tyler Brown at for more info. Schools play a critical role in promoting the health and safety of children between 5 and 17 years of age by helping them to establish lifelong behaviors that promote health and wellness. Schools also play a role in promoting the integration of oral health with general health and well-being. Research studies have shown a link between both general and dental health outcomes to academic success. For more than 10 years, ASTDD’s School and Adolescent Oral Health Committee has promoted the integration of oral health into a comprehensive model of school health. This webinar will review the components of theire-toolkit and provide recommendations for incorporating dental health into the CDC’s Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) school health model. Presenters: Lynn Bethel, RDH, MPH, Consultant and former Dental Director, Massachusetts Department of Public Health Rudy Blea, Dental Director, New Mexico Department of Health Julie Ellingson, RDH, Oral Health Coordinator, South Dakota Department of Health Presentation Materials: on Issuu on YouTube SAA Webinar: September 8, 2015, 3:00 PM CDT Innovative Dental Hygiene Solutions For viewing this webinar you are eligible to receive 1 free CE credit (this opportunity expires after March 8, 2016). After you’ve completed the webinar, contact Tyler Brown at for more info. As dental materials evolve it is crucial for dental professionals to learn the latest trends in patient treatment. However, determining which products available are best suited to obtain predictable results is often challenging. Join us as Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc., a majorsponsor for our Product Donation Project, discuss dental care products as they apply to prevention and oral health maintenance. Throughout the lecture, caries prevention as well as an in-depth view of the current fluoride varnishes Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. has available will be discussed. This is your opportunity to learn more about Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.’s products and how they are striving to protect your teeth. Presenters: Tabetha Magnuszewski, RDH, Associate Clinical Specialist, Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. Karen Stoklosa, MBA, Associate Marketing Manager, Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. Presentation Materials: on Issuu on YouTube SAA Webinar: August 19, 2015, 3:00 PM CDT Plaque Reduction in School Children Using a Disposable Brush Pre-Pasted with Xylitol Toothpaste For viewing this webinar you are eligible to receive 1 free CE credit (This opportunity expires after February 19, 2016). After you’ve completed the webinar, contact Tyler Brown at for more info. The epidemiological data from manycountries indicates a global increase in dental caries in children and adults. Dr. Barry Hopper recognized the importance of this issue and has created a disposable brush pre-pasted with Xylitol toothpaste. Dr. Hopper decided to conduct a study at a small school in Eastern Tennessee where he would ask the young students to brush their teeth after lunch with his provided toothbrush. The purpose of his study was to determine if children in a school setting would accept an after lunch brushing program and if such program would be effective in reducing plaque. The students, principal, and the staff readily accepted the concept and were very cooperative and appreciative. The reduction in plaque levels was dramatic, proving the toothbrushes a success. Tune in as Dr. Hopper, along with Dr. Sharon Pickering, go in depth about this valuable study as well as the information they’ve gained from it. Presenters: Dr. Barry L. Hopper, DDS, FAGD Dr. Sharon Pickering, Principal, North Side Elementary,Johnson City Schools, Johnson City, TN Presentation Materials: (.pdf 833kB) on YouTube SAA Webinar: May 19, 2015 Improving Oral Health of Underserved Populations Using Virtual Dental Homes The Virtual Dental Home is a system that uses telehealth-connected teams to reach underserved children and adults in a variety of community settings and provides on-site diagnostic, prevention, and early intervention services. It has been shown to be able to keep the majority of individuals in these groups healthy with services provided by dental hygienists in community locations. It also connects people with more advanced needs to dentists. This presentation will describe the system, how it works, results, and how it is spreading in the U.S. Presenter: Dr. Paul Glassman, DDS, MA, MBA Director, Community Oral Health Director, Pacific Center for Special Care University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry on Issuu on YouTube SAA Webinar: Apr 21, 2015 Embrace Prevention with Varnish andSealants Pulpdent Corporation is proud to be a premier Product Donation Project sponsor of Oral Health America! Join us for this webinar to learn about Embrace Varnish and Embrace WetBond Pit & Fissure Sealants. This program will include product updates. We will discuss the technology behind varnishes, and how to get the best results from your varnish. We will also review traditional resin dental sealants, glass ionomer dental sealants and hydrophilic resin dental sealants. This is your opportunity to learn about Embrace dental materials and technology! Presenter: Connie Kugel, RDH, BS Professional Relations and Marketing Manager Pulpdent Corporation SAA Webinar: March 25, 2015 The New Drink Pyramid The original USDA Food Pyramid taught Americans how to make healthy food choices, but was silent on the issue of drink choices. Over time, that original pyramid (which proved effective in lowering saturated fat and cholesterol consumption and decreased US death rates for heart disease)evolved into the MyPlate icon, and for the first time, included a drink. The blue liquid in the cup simply says, “Dairy,” leaving much room for interpretation, and giving little instruction on other choices. So, what should we drink? How much? How often? The new, simple, straightforward, colorful, and fun “Drink Pyramid” gives some clear answers. Using pictures and mnemonic clues, it is easy to understand and to remember, even for children. Decreasing consumption of sugar sweetened beverages is paramount to the commitment to improve nutrition. In two pilot studies with Kentucky elementary school children, 80-90% of 1st and 3rd graders remembered every tier of the Drink Pyramid after only seeing it once, and drink choices and behaviors were improved, with children drinking more water and less soda pop. A new website includes information about the new Drink Pyramid as well as curriculum that can be used in educational campaigns. This webinar shows you how you can use the Drink Pyramid topromote healthy drink choices with this fun new graphic! Presenter: Dr. Nikki Stone, DMD Chair, Kentucky Oral Health Coalition Developer, The Drink Pyramid SAA Webinar: March 24, 2015 Confronting Challenges, Advancing Prevention Community water fluoridation and dental sealants are two evidence-based approaches to reducing tooth decay. Although both strategies face obstacles in many communities, those barriers differ significantly. This webinar will explore these challenges, and it will share ways that the Children’s Dental Health Project (CDHP) is working with other stakeholders to tackle these challenges. Presenter: Matt Jacob, Director of Communications & Outreach, Children’s Dental Health Project SAA Webinar: February 11, 2015 2015-2016 SAA Grant: Building Program Capacity Informational Webinar To assist you in completing the 2015-2016 SAA Capacity Building grant application, Oral Health America will host an informational webinar that will provide perspective applicants an overviewof the SAA Program and answer any questions you may have about completing the grant application. Presenter: Tina Montgomery, Programs Manager, OHA SAA Webinar: November 19, 2014 TEXT2FLOSS Tony Hashemian, DDS, Associate Dean, Global Oral Health A. T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health presents TEXT2FLOSS- the initiative to raise awareness about the importance of oral health through the use of text messaging and mobile technology. This interactive educational tool is meant to help patients develop positive oral hygiene habits by delivering oral health information. Share and Learn: October 29, 2014 Dental Innovation for Low-Income Children April Lewallen, Senior Executive Director, Valley of The Sun YMCA will share how the local YMCA became a free provider of dental care for children. Improving Access to Care in Rural Settings Kathy Keiser, Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Bismarck, ND and Kathy Mangskau, RDH, MPA, Consultant will discussthe challenges of operating a mobile dental program in a rural state – the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile of North Dakota. They will share lessons learned, best practices and efforts to build sustainability. The ND Care Mobile is in its third year of operation serving 32 counties and three American Indian Reservations in western and central North Dakota. The value of strong partnerships will also be discussed. SAA Webinar: October 28, 2014 SEALS: Try It, You Will Like It Clare Larkin, RDH MSEd, Prevention Coordinator and Bilquis Khan Jiwani, Msc. (Epi), MBA, Msc. (Stats), Program Evaluator at the Minnesota Department of Health Oral Health Program, presents “SEALS: Try It. You Will Like It.” They will be sharing information on SEALS best-practices, how clinicians can use SEALS, i.e. at a community level, the benefits at the administrative level of capturing sealant data using the proven SEALS software tool. Share and Learn: September 24, 2014 Krista Postai, Chief Executive Officer &President, will discuss the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas sealant program. Lindsey Rai Ehlers, Executive Director, RMHC in Omaha, will be presenting on Omaha’s Ronald McDonald Care Mobile and the local challenges faced due to socioeconomic boundaries. SAA Webinar: September 23, 2014 Strengthening School-based Dental Sealant Programs Amy Umphlett, Public Health Educator, Shanie Mason, Oral Health Program Manager and Laurie Johnson, School Oral Health Programs Coordinator will discuss how Oregon has used policy development to expand its statewide school-based dental sealant program. Share and Learn: August 27, 2014 Brooke Bodart, Programs Manager, Center for Oral Health, will be presenting on Inter-professional Education with School Nurses. This webinar will focus on how to develop inter-professional relationships with school-district nursing staff. The importance of dental care for school children is of utmost importance and school nurses can play a huge role in the triageand referrals of children to dental offices. Topics that will be covered: importance to educating school nurses and how to include oral care in the nurses’ busy day. Simple screening tricks, how to deal with dental trauma, and how to prevent caries will also be covered. SAA Webinar: August 26, 2014 Non-Traditional Tobacco Products Dr. Scott Tomar, University of Florida College of Dentistry and Sharon Clough, Preventive Health Activities Manager, American Dental Association will share information about Non-Traditional Tobacco Products and strategies to reduce this growing trend amongst our youth.
