for the media
Are you writing an oral health related story? The links below will take you to reliable sources and facts.
research links
Hidden Pain: America's Oral Health Crisis - Video
Narrated by Marsha Beatty, OOHC Chair
National Children's Dental Health Month
Each February, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health.
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Oklahoma State Dept. of Health - Dental Health Service
This site contains links to Third Grade Oral Health Assessment reports and the State Oral Health Plan.
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Thesis
An examination of the private dental practice system and the oral health safety net in Oklahoma in the context of existing dental disparities.
https://shareok.org/handle/11244/316300
Centers for Disease Control - Oral Health
This site contains national and state statistics, journal articles and publications regarding dental disease and prevention.
www.cdc.gov/oralhealth
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Oral Health - Fact Sheet
For the underserved and uninsured, the Health Resources and Services Administration is a safety net, delivering high quality health care for millions who lack access to primary and dental care.
http://www.hrsa.gov/publichealth/clinical/oralhealth/oralhealthfactsheet.pdf
HRSA Health Professional Shortage Area Database
Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) are designated by HRSA as having shortages of primary care, dental care, or mental health care providers. Use this this search tool to find specific HPSAs.
https://datawarehouse.hrsa.gov/topics/shortageareas.aspx
Resource for Dental Care: Guide to Free & Low-Cost Clinics
This is a comprehensive directory of free and nonprofit low-cost dental clinics and programs throughout Oklahoma. These clinics comprise the oral health safety net in Oklahoma, serving those who otherwise would not receive the care they need.
www.ResourceForDentalCare.org
NewMouth: Oral Health Basics
https://www.newmouth.com/oral-health/
NewMouth: Common Types of Dentistry
https://www.newmouth.com/dentistry/
Fluoride and Fluoridation Facts
- Oklahoma Community Water Fluoridation Program
The Oklahoma State Department of Health supports community water fluoridation and recognizes the practice as safe, cost-effective and beneficial to all who drink and use the water.
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- American Academy of Pediatrics
There is a great deal of misinformation regarding the safety and efficacy of water fluoridation. This site by the American Academy of Pediatrics Campaign for Dental Health is contains reliable and accessible facts.
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interview sources
| Person / Contact Information | Topics / Expertise |
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| Jana Winfree, DDS Chief, Dental Health Service Oklahoma State Dept. of Health Phone: 405-271-5502 |
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| John Wilguess Executive Director Oklahoma Dental Foundation Phone: 405-241-1299 Email: jwilguess@okdf.org |
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| Terrisa Singleton Director Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation Phone: 405-607-4772 Email: tsingleton@deltadentalok.org |
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| Marsha Wilkes Beatty Assistant Professor of Research Community Dentistry Division OU College of Dentistry Phone: 405-271-4919, ext. 46238 Email: marsha-beatty@ouhsc.edu |
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