Resources

Chapter 1. Oral Health Needs Assessment for Rural Communities

• Chapter 1 Self-assessment worksheet: Potential barriers to oral health and dental care 2 pgs
  Needs assessment tools:
  • Surveys 3 pgs
  • Focus groups 2pgs
  • SWOT analysis 2 pgs
  • Brainstorming 2 pgs
• Overview of needs assessment methods 1 pg
• Example of a statement of need 2 pgs
• Logic model related to oral health 1 pg
• Strategies to reduce five different types of barriers 6 pgs

Chapter 2. Mobilizing Community Assets for Collaborative Efforts

• Chapter 2 Self-assessment worksheet: Potential partners 1 pg
• Partnership opportunities worksheet: Ways people can contribute to oral health coalitions 1 pg
• Analyzing project ideas 2 pgs

Chapter 3. Oral Diseases and Conditions in Young Children

• Chapter 3 Self-assessment worksheet: Oral conditions and diseases 1 pg

Chapter 4. Measures and Programs for Preventing Dental Caries in Young Children

• Chapter 4 Self-assessment worksheet: Quiz on measures to prevent dental decay in young children 2 pgs
• Quiz answer sheet 1 pg
• American Dental Association community water fluoridation resources 2 pgs

Chapter 5. Approaches to Screening, Referral and Case Management

• Chapter 5 Self-assessment worksheet: Screening/referral/case management 1 pg
• Example of a letter and form reporting screening results to parents 2 pgs
• Examples of forms for the dental provider to return after care is rendered 6 pgs
• Anderson Center for Dental Care program overview 1 pg
• Anderson Center for Dental Care assessment and plan for oral health 1 pg
• Anderson Center for Dental Care Welcome Baby Teeth program 1 pg
• Regional Center Dental Coordinator position description 2 pgs

Chapter 6. Dental Care Models: A Range of Options

• Chapter 6 Self-assessment: Plotting existing clinical resources 1 pg
• Worksheet: Identifying gaps in dental services 1 pg
• Manufacturers of mobile dental units 2 pgs
• Portable dental equipment manufacturers/vendors 1 pg

Chapter 7. Public Education and Media Advocacy

• Chapter 7 Self-assessment worksheet: Public education and media advocacy 2 pgs.
• Framing oral health messages: Selected examples 1 pg.
• Primary Smiles: A bibliography of children's books on oral health 6 pgs.
• Planning public education efforts worksheet 1 pg.

Chapter 8. Workforce Models and opportunities

• National Call to Action #4 Strategies 1 pg
• Chapter 8 Self-assessment: Analysis of past/current workforce strategies 1 pg
• Worksheet: Action plan to address workforce issues 1 pg

Chapter 9 . Advocacy, Legislation and Regulatory Changes

• Chapter 9 Self-assessment: Advocacy Self-assessment worksheet 1 pg

Chapter 10. Financing and Funding Opportunities and Strategies

• Chapter 10 Self-assessment worksheet: Financing and funding self-assessment 2 pgs
• Who are the grantmakers? 1 pg
• Linking oral health to other programmatic areas 1 pg
• Example of a request for letter of support1 pg
• Example of a good support letter 1 pg

Chapter 11. Connecting All the Pieces: Strategies for Sustainability