Welcome
"Enhancing the public’s access to oral health care and the connection of oral health to general health
form a nexus that links oral health providers to colleagues in other health professions"
(Commission on Dental Accreditation, 2010, p. 12)
(Commission on Dental Accreditation, 2010, p. 12)
Oral Health Initiatives
- Advancing Oral Health in America--Institute of MedicineApril 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.
Innovations in Oral Health Toolkit
Innovations in Oral Health has been established at Northeastern University, Bouvé College of Health Sciences as a resource center to advance interprofessional research, education and practice for optimal oral health.
Learn about the IOH Toolkit.
Web Sites
Smiles for Life--Oral Health Curriculum
- Smiles for LifeIncludes 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.