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Virginia Department of HealthDivision of Dental Health
Adult Oral Health Program
Tonya McRae, RDH
Adult Oral Health Coordinator
Phone: 804-864-7785
Fax: 804-864-7783
Current Programs
Senior Smiles
Saving Smiles, Saving Lives - Oral Cancer
Oral Health – Total Wellness
Dental Hygiene for Long-Term Care Residents
Senior Smiles
Facts on senior populations
Physical changes that effect oral health as we age
Other factors that lead to oral neglect
Poor oral health impacts the body as a whole
What they can do to maintain those…
“Sunny Senior Smiles”
Educational Program for Seniors
Saving Smiles, Saving Lives
Oral Cancer in Virginia
Virginia ranks 22nd in mortality among all states17th highest mortality rate in the US for males of all racesAfrican-American males highest incidence rates (22.2% - 1998)Higher in most categories than U.S. average
SEER Cancer Registry
Saving Smiles, Saving LivesBarbershop Project Richmond Norfolk Statewide
Care Provider Reminders/Press ReleasesACS Partnership African-American Men’s Health Conference
Lay Health Ministry Partnerships Baptist General Convention - SPICES
Minority Health Coalition
Oral Health – Total Wellness
Oral Conditions Tooth Decay Gingivitis Periodontal Disease Oral Cancer Tooth Loss
Systemic Connections Heart Disease & Stroke Diabetes Pre-term, Low
Birthweight Births Lung Disease
Decreased Quality of Life
Oral Health – Total Wellness
What Can be Done to Promote Good Oral Health General Hygiene Alternative Cleaning Devices Attachments to Toothbrush Handles Adaptive Technologies Rinses Saliva Replacement Proper Oral Hygiene
Dental Care Long-Term Care Facility
Survey long-term care facilities – Crater Health DistrictEvaluate training needs of direct care staffProvide training and assistance for care giversWork with facilities to update protocols, procedures and new staff training materialDevelop a training module for care givers in long-term care facilities that can be disseminated statewide
