October 27th 2014

1. Update for the Saskatchewan Oral Health Coalition October 27, 2014

2. Report on North America National Children’s Oral Health Zone Program Summit
June 12-13, 2014 Rock Hill, South Carolina

3. In U.S.A., current oral health zones are:
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Washington DC – funded by Denta Quest
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San Francisco Bay Area – funded by Invisalign
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Orange County California – funded by Larry & Helen Hoog Foundation
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Minnesota – funded by Delta Dental

4. Oral Health Zones expanding to:
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Arkansas – working through a coalition.
Delta Dental may fund.
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Indiana
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North Carolina
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Saskatchewan
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Texas
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West Virginia

5. New Initiatives and Audiences:
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Girl Scouts will be able to earn an Oral Health badge.
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Boy Scouts and 4-H plan to have the same badge concept.
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Ability to register entire classrooms for the Kid’s Club.
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NCOHF are in discussion with national groups representing pharmacists and speech-language pathologists.

6. My Smile Matters
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High School mentoring program
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Pro bono work for kids in need  can lead to
Dentist with Distinction
•“Got Wings” cards – like we have here for a variety of community donations. Youth that raise $30 receive a T-shirt

7. My Smile Matters
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Travel Scholarship to Summit with Youth Awards (8 per year).
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Student-created Public Service Announcements.
•Community – Canvassing Kids

8. My Smile Matters
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ToothFairy tips in health professional’s offices.
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Youth Advisory Council  ToothFairy

9. ToothFairy Kid’s Club
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Monthly tips and activities – age appropriate.
•Partnerships advertised.
•En masse registration – by classroom.

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Currently 600 dental hygienists reach 200 students monthly, using community resource kit:
–Elementary schools
–High schools
–Health fairs
–Head start programs
–Private practice

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Any dental hygienist, dental therapist, or dental assistant can register for the Esther Wilkins program, and receive a community resources kit.
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Must commit to 4 activities a year using the resource.
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http://www.ncohf.org/our-programs/esther- wilkins-education-program

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http://issuu.com/amertoothfairy/docs/projectplans_packet_v2
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http://issuu.com/amertoothfairy/docs/msm_fundraisingpacket_v2_lr_ab1e7c0d58f0d5

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Colleges of Dentistry
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Colleges of Nursing
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Colleges of Pharmacy
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Mini-grants to community groups
(e.g.: egg/fluoride experiment)
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Banners for outreach
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Local chapters

14. Tomorrows SMILES
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Dentist of Distinction – highlight dentists that improve the oral health of vulnerable children and youth.
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Press release
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Social media
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Newsletter
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Dentist can customize to practice  ToothFairy Certificate, Kid’s Club Membership
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Can provide screening and “shepherd to care” (e.g.: College of Dentistry alumni.)

15. National Oral Health Month (February in the U.S., April in Canada)
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Smile Drives– donations from the community (at places such as Walmart) of toothbrushes, dental floss, and toothpaste.
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Fundraising templates for:
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Walks/Runs
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Teas
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Golf Tournaments

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Made an Oral Health Zone in Washington DC possible, and focus on people of colour.
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Strengthens oral health safety net
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Denta Quest started in Massachusetts and is now across the United States.
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130 partners in America’s ToothFairy.
Denta Quest
Vision: Equal Opportunity for a Healthy Smile Working towards 2020 goal: 70% of children age 6 being cavity-free.

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Funds America’s ToothFairy in 6 counties
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Public Health part of it
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Train the Trainer focus with nurses in schools.
Invisalign

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The only manager with a dental public health background.
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Developed and implemented Seals on Wheels program. The program ran for 20 years but was recently cut – looking to reinstate.
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Lack of community awareness around available safety net programs for care.
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Embracing America’s ToothFairy concept to engage others in oral health and to educate the community.
Larry and Helen Hoog Foundation

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Minnesota foundation focused on improving overall health through oral health.
•Uses local resources , volunteerism, and engaging community.
Delta Dental

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Oral Health Surveyor App – phone/tablet/computer
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Pre & post tests to education sessions in real time.
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Questions like:
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How often to brush
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How many minutes to brush
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Healthy Snacks
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When to wash hands
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Young children can answer survey, by selecting graphics/symbols.
Future Resources Under Development

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Can track provider
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Can track type: stand alone, integrated with other health topics, school, youth, small or large group.
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Can track by age, sex, school – whatever is set up.
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Can do individually or by group.
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Require instructor account/by organization
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Instructor enters demographics/organization
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Report card for individual/group/school.
Future Resources Under Development

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8 Youth won scholarships to attend the Summit – all expenses were paid.
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This was due to their active community participation in oral health activities.
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At the summit, they spent a morning volunteering at locals schools/food banks, promoting oral health.
Youth Awards

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2015 Youth Summit is in Washington DC.
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Youth will meet with state Governors and other politicians/policy makers, to lobby for oral health.
Youth Awards

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Disruptive technology is one that displaces an established technology and shakes up the industry, or a ground-breaking product that creates an entirely new industry.
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Typewriter 
PC
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Mail 
Email
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Cell phones 
Smart phones
Disruptive Technology

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Can print a 3D product in plastic, metal, glass, & food
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Started 20 years ago, when a scientist observed that varnish spilled on his garage floor while finishing furniture hardened in the sun,
& took on a 3D effect.
www.3dsystems.com
3D Systems

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Dental uses:
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Orthodontics
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Dentures
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Mouthguards
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Crowns/bridges/implants
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How it works:
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Take impression
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Scan impression
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3D software maps production
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Shell production
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Complete/Finish
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Final product
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Time shortened to a few days/weeks – compared to months
3D Systems

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Future:
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Extraction and implant in same appointment.
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In 10 years, most homes will have their own 3D printer.
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3D printers are all cubes:
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Small about $500 – can do small toys etc.
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Huge $100,000+ - can print car parts (such as full hoods)
3D Systems

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2015 North America NCOHF Summit in Minneapolis MN, in mid-June.