June 14June 14thth, 2012, 2012

WV KidStrong ConferenceWV KidStrong Conference

Charleston, WV Charleston, WV

“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

WV Oral Health Timeline

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

WV received a failing grade

“F”

2010 Pew Foundation Oral Health Report Card

Kindergarten and Third Grades –

conducted in 2011

Oral Health Surveillance

Statewide School Oral Health Surveillance

First time WV has been able to provide a snapshot of the State

Random Sampling of Kindergarten and Third Grades

Calibrated Dental Professionals

Findings Overview

• 24 Schools • 15 Counties • 1,093 Students

338 (30.7%) had experiences caries (Tooth Decay)

205 (18.8%) had active tooth decay

28 (2.6%) needed urgent treatment

130 (29%) out of 449 Third Graders Had Sealants

WV Oral Health Coalition

• By-laws established

• Leaders selected

• Meet Quarterly

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

DentaQuest Grant

2011 Pew Foundation Oral Health Report

Card

C

Training developed by WVU School

of Dentistry

Medicaid & CHIPS reimburses providers with appropriate training

Fluoride Varnish Training Program

Universal Pre-K Surveillance

• Just completed 2012

• Oral Health Program secured funding for adult and seniors

WV Kids Count Report

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

FULL-TIME DENTAL DIRECTOR

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

Legislation Change

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

School-Community Partnership Sealant

Program

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

Oral Health Educator Redesign

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 this means for YOU!

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?

Now, I want to hear from you-

Dr. Jason Roush 304.488.0584

Jason.M.Roush@wv.gov

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