June 14 th , 2012
WV KidStrong Conference
Charleston, WV

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“The mission of the Oral Health
Program is to promote and improve the oral health of all West
Virginians”

2005- WV had very limited activity focused on oral health
2006- Claude W. Benedum Foundation made initial investment into the oral health of WV
2007- WV Partners for Oral Health Established

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2010 – First ever WV Oral Health Plan was developed
 This plan is the road map for how we as a State are going to move forward in improving the oral health of WV

2010 Pew Foundation Oral
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 WV received a failing grade “F”

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 Kindergarten and Third Grades – conducted in 2011

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 First time WV has been able to provide a snapshot of the State
 Random Sampling of
Kindergarten and Third
Grades
 Calibrated Dental
Professionals

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• 24 Schools
• 15 Counties
338 (30.7%) had experiences caries
(Tooth Decay)
• 1,093 Students
205 (18.8%) had active tooth decay
28 (2.6%) needed urgent treatment
130 (29%) out of 449 Third
Graders Had Sealants

• By-laws established
• Leaders selected
• Meet Quarterly

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 WV received a year 1 planning grant to strengthen the State oral health infrastructure and increase medical/dental collaboration
 Hired a FTE Epidemiologist
 Develop Oral Health Curriculum for All Allied
Health Professionals
 Hire of Statewide Sealant Coordinator

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 Training developed by WVU School of
Dentistry
 Medicaid & CHIPS reimburses providers with appropriate training

Universal Pre-K
Surveillance
• Just completed 2012
• Oral Health Program secured funding for adult and seniors

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FULL-TIME DENTAL
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WV for the first time has a full-time dental director, this is a huge step in bringing our state in compliance with recommendations from the CDC and ASTDD

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2012 – Legislation was passed that will allow Public
Health Dental Hygienist to apply dental sealants, a preventive measure, to children without a prior examination by a dental.
This law also requires that a referral be made to a collaborating dentist for establishment of a dental home

School-Community
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The Appalachian Regional Commission and the
Benedum Foundation funded Marshall University to establish school based sealant programs throughout
WV ---
To Date- 26 communities in 25 counties have received funding

Oral Health Educator
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 Making a shift to a regional approach
 More of a train the trainer model
 Supportive roles available to all counties
 Full-Time Support
 Care Navigation
 Educational Materials

 Increase in school service programs
 Increase in dental program and projects within the school and community setting
 Access to assistance for referrals, support and education
 Valid, reliable data to support grants, and programs
 Measurable outcomes

 What do you need in the way of support?
 What is working in your school setting?
 What are some of the challenges you face?
 What changes would you like to see?
 What other things do you want to share?

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Dr. Jason Roush
304.488.0584
Jason.M.Roush@wv.gov