Opening the Mouth Continuing MCH Education in Oral Health[张着大嘴继续教育妇幼保健院口腔健康](PPT-63).ppt

“Opening the Mouth”Continuing MCH Education in Oral Health Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery Division of Community Health Learning Objectives Understand the connection between oral health and overall health Understand that dental caries is an infectious, transmissible, communicable disease Understand the prevalence, acuity and consequence of dental disease Understand dental care finance, delivery and workforce issues Be able to list general action steps that can be taken to decrease oral health disparities Describe action steps specific to Title V Maternal and Child Health Federal Block Grant programs that can be taken to decrease oral health disparities Oral Health and Health Care Introduction: Despite great strides in improving oral health, disparities still exist across all population groups. Those suffering the worst oral health are the poor of all ages, particularly children and older Americans. Racial and ethnic minority groups also experience a disproportionate level of oral health problems. Medically compromised individuals or those with disabilities, are at an increased risk for oral diseases, which in turn, further jeopardizes their overall health (1). Tooth decay remains the single most common, chronic disease of childhood; 5x more prevalent than asthma (1). Children suffering the highest rates and most severe dental disease tend to be preschool-aged and disadvantaged by poverty, minority status or social conditions. Approximately 25% of children under age 19, account for 80% of the dental disease. Dental disease, untreated, results in pain, and infection, and may inhibit general growth and development (2). Oral Health and Health Care Periodontal disease and chronic oral infections are considered a risk factor for heart disease, inadequate glycemic control in diabetics and more recently, poor pregnancy and birth outcomes. “Oral diseases and conditions may have a significant impact on general health…..Oral health ca