- October 6, 2008| WV - DHHR - BPH - OMCFH - ORAL HEALTH PROGRAM |
Oral Health Program
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A recent article published in several magazines/newspapers may be alarming people unnecessarily about the safety of water fluoridation. The Oral Health Program feels an obligation to be proactive in this situation and therefore would like to add the following response to their web page. |
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- October 6, 2008
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Children's Dentistry Project
Children's Dentistry Project works in concert with other OMCFH children’s programs, Head Start, public schools, local health departments, community health centers and others to promote dental health services as an integral part of preventive, primary health services and to encourage proper self-care.
Components:
Provides oral health education in public schools in 55 counties through contracts with community-based organizations and individuals
Supplies oral health instructional modules for teaching grades K-9 within the public school system
Supplies fluoride drops and tablets and water test kits for distribution through local health departments
Works with the OMCFH/HealthCheck Program to encourage medical practitioners to refer Medicaid-eligible children for dental services
Assists local communities in establishing school-based dental services
Supplies oral hygiene supplies and education materials to organizations in all 55 counties
Donated Dental Project
Provides dental care for a limited number of low-income senior citizens and adults who have disabilities. Eligibility requirements:
SSI recipient, 21 years of age and older or
Adults 65 years of age and older with incomes at or below 133% of the Federal Poverty Level
Pre-Employment Services Project
Provides dental and vision services for eligible individuals who are receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits from the Department of Health and Human Resources
For more information, please contact the Oral Health Program at 1-800-642-9704.