Stories from the Field
Local Government Agency
HIV Dental Ombudsperson Program
, AHS-6.3 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Boston Public Health Commission’s HIV Dental Ombudsperson Program increased access to oral health services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Federal Government Agency
Early Childhood Caries Collaborative
, OH-1.1, OH-2.1 Tooth decay (also known as caries or cavities) is one of the most common chronic health conditions affecting children in the United States.1 American Indian and Alaska Native children have especially high rates of tooth decay; the rate for American Indian and Alaska Native children ages 3 to 5 is 43%—more than 4 times the rate for white children.2
State Government Agency
I-Smile Dental Home Initiative
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Iowa Department of Public Health and their partners worked to improve access to oral health care across the state.
Maryland Office of Oral Health
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how Maryland Office of Oral Health worked with partners to convene a Dental Action Committee (DAC) to improve the oral health of Maryland's children.
SEAL! Michigan School-Based Dental Sealant Program
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Michigan Department of Community Health addressed adolescent tooth decay through school-based dental sealant programs.
, OH-8, OH-9.1, OH-12
The Virginia Department of Health School Dental Sealant Program
, OH-2.2, OH-12.2 Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting children in the United States. When it’s not treated, tooth decay can cause pain and infections–and may interfere with a child’s ability to eat, talk, learn, and play.1
