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Managing and Measuring Pediatric
Oral Health
June 28, 2000
Overview
According
to National Health Interview Surveys, parents report more unmet dental
need than any other health need for their children. Healthy People
2000 showed that more than half of 6-8 year olds have experienced tooth
decay.
Healthy People 2010 shows strong disparities in both childhood dental
disease and access to dental care. This major MCH public health problem,
and governmental efforts to address it, will be featured in the final
DataSpeak in the Spring 2000 series.
This program will focus in particular on state Title V challenges to,
and strategies for, measuring pediatric oral health through the MCHB
performance measurement initiative. The States of Ohio and Washington
and the Indian Health Service will be highlighted for their model efforts
in measuring and managing children's oral health care.
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