- collecting, analyzing, and reporting oral health data
- implementing an oral health surveillance system to identify and detect disease, to inform policy, and to plan and evaluate programs
- providing leadership in developing plans and policies through a collaborative process
- mobilizing community partnerships to identify and implement solutions to address oral health needs
- informing and empowering the public regarding oral health problems and solutions
- supporting access to quality oral health services; and
- promoting laws and regulations that protect the public’s well-being.
Current Project include work funded through federal grant opportunities including:
1. Connecticut State Actions to Improve Oral Health Outcomes (a grant from the Centers for Disease Control-CDC):
- School Sealant Programs: The benefits of dental sealant for youth are promoted and applied at contracted New Haven and Harford Public School-Based health Centers.
- Every Smile Counts Oral Health surveillance
- Fluoridation promotion efforts: Ongoing promotion of the benefits of fluoridation for oral health is conducted in partnership with DPH's Drinking Water Section. Efforts include yearly training of Community Water System Operators and other ongoing promotion.
2. Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities (Health Resources and Services Administration-HRSA)
- Medical Dental Integration Pilot Program
CT Information pages:
- Medical Dental Integration
- Surveillance Data
- Dental Sealants
- Fluoridation
- Resource Page
- Dental Professionals and Other Providers
- Contact Us Information
- Fast Facts about Oral Health (CDC)
- CDC: COVID Guidance for Dental Settings
- Oral Health and Health Equity Infographic
New links and articles of interest:
Diabetes and Oral Health (American Diabetes Association)