Interprofessional Education, Research and Practice : Oral Health

April 2011 report assesses the current oral health care system for the U.S. population, examines preventive oral care interventions, their use & promotion, and explores ways of improving health literacy for oral health. Recommends strategic actions for Dept. of Health & Human Services agencies to improve oral health & health care in America.

Includes state prevention programs, downloadable modules, online courses, videos, patient education handouts & posters, oral health risk assessment & patient management tools. The nation's only comprehensive oral health curriculum. Developed by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Group on oral health. Consists of eight 45 minute modules covering core areas of oral health relevant to medical clinicians. User competencies are measured through assessments at course completion.