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Assessment

Acquiring Oral Health Data
Use of Oral Health Data

Policy Development

Coalitions and Partners
Commissions and Task Forces
Oral Health Program Structure and Resources
Planning with Partners
Policies: Access to Care
Policies: Statutory Mandate

Assurance

Access to Care: Adults and Older Adults Services
Access to Care: Children Services
Access to Care: Communities
Access to Care: Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
Access to Care: Pregnant Women (Prenatal/Perinatal) Services
Access to Care: School-Based Oral Health
Access to Care: Workforce
Communications
Emergency Department Referral Programs for Non-traumatic Dental Conditions
Prevention: Abuse and Neglect
Prevention: Adults and Older Adults Oral Health
Prevention: Children Oral Health
Prevention: Early Childhood Tooth Decay
Prevention: Fluoridation
Prevention: Fluoride Mouthrinse/Tablet/Varnish
Prevention: Individual with Special Health Care Needs
Prevention: Oral Cancer
Prevention: Pregnant Women (Prenatal/Perinatal) Oral Health
Prevention: Sealant
Prevention: Tobacco Cessation

Assessment | Acquiring Oral Health Data

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Alaska Childhood Understanding Behaviors Survey Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	AK	02004	February 2017
2022 Oral Health Data Deck Associated Best Practice Report - State-based Oral Health Surveillance System	AR	05008	July 2023
Improving Data Collection and Measurement to Support School-Based Oral Health Programs Associated Best Practice Report - Dissemination of Data from State-Based Surveillance Systems	CA	06009	August 2021
2018-2019 Third Grade California Smile Survey Associated Best Practice Report - Dissemination of Data from State-Based Surveillance Systems	CA	06010	August 2021
Colorado Cost Study of School-based Dental Sealant Programs Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	CO	07006	November 2014
Generating Equitable Health Rankings: Identifying Oral Health Burden Across Colorado Associated Best Practice Report - Dissemination of Data from State-Based Surveillance Systems	CO	07008	August 2021
Idaho's Oral Health Surveillance System Associated Best Practice Report - State-based Oral Health Surveillance System	ID	15003	July 2023
Community-based Oral Health Needs Assessment and Planning Associated Best Practice Report - State Oral Health Coalitions and Collaborative Partnerships	IL	16008	August 2018
Illinois Oral Health Surveillance System (IOHSS) Associated Best Practice Report - State-based Oral Health Surveillance System	IL	16011	February 2013
Iowa Oral Health Survey â€“ Oral Health Surveillance Associated Best Practice Report - State-based Oral Health Surveillance System	IA	18005	May 2017
The Maryland Oral Cancer Prevention Coalition's Needs Assessment Efforts Associated Best Practice Report - State Oral Health Coalitions and Collaborative Partnerships	MD	23003	February 2002
Maryland Pilot for Older Adult Basic Screening Survey Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health in the Older Adult Population (Age 65 and older)	MD	23013	November 2016
Maryland Medicaid Adult Dental Pilot Program Mapping Project Associated Best Practice Report - Dissemination of Data from State-Based Surveillance Systems	MD	23015	August 2021
Ready Set Smile Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride in Schools	MN	26008	June 2018
Minnesota Oral Health Statistics System (MNOHSS) Associated Best Practice Report - Dissemination of Data from State-Based Surveillance Systems	MN	26012	August 2021
Children's Dental Services School-Based Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	MN	26014	May 2022
Developing Data Queries in Open-Source Dental Practice Management Software to Support SEALS Reporting Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	MN	26015	May 2022
Ready, Set, Smile PA Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MN	26016	September 2023
Pediatric Program within Apple Tree Dental Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MN	26017	September 2023
Apple Tree Dental as a Learning Health System: Using patient records technology to improve practice and policy Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	MN	26018	November 2023
Healthy Aging Includes a Healthy Mouth: Minnesota's First Basic Screening Survey for Older Adults Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	MN	26019	November 2023
Smiles Across Montana - Improving Access to Care Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MT	29004	September 2023
Nevada Third Grade Oral Health Screening Survey Associated Best Practice Report - State-based Oral Health Surveillance System	NV	31003	March 2013
Nevada Head Start Oral Health Screening Survey Associated Best Practice Report - State-based Oral Health Surveillance System	NV	31004	August 2007
Future Smiles Data Collection and Dissemination Associated Best Practice Report - Dissemination of Data from State-Based Surveillance Systems	NV	31011	August 2021
Oral Health Surveillance Associated Best Practice Report - State-based Oral Health Surveillance System	NH	32005	May 2017
CariedAway: Delivering Essential Dental Care in Schools Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NH	32007	May 2022
Montshire Pediatric Dentistry: Inspire Wellness Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NH	32008	September 2023
Firstgrin Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NY	35013	September 2023
Oral Health Data Dissemination Associated Best Practice Report - Dissemination of Data from State-Based Surveillance Systems	NC	36013	August 2021
Leveraging Consumer Experience Data in Safety-Net Oral Health Care Clinics Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NC	36015	September 2023
North Dakota's Oral Health Surveillance System Associated Best Practice Report - State-based Oral Health Surveillance System	ND	37001	May 2017
Oregon Statewide School Dental Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	OR	40007	December 2017
Motivational Interviewing Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	OR	40010	September 2023
Motivational Interviewing: Patient Experience Dashboard Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	OR	40011	November 2023
Partners for Prevention Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	SD	47004	September 2023
Vermont's Oral Health Performance Management Scorecard Associated Best Practice Report - State-based Oral Health Surveillance System	VT	51008	June 2023
802 Smiles Network of School Dental Health Programs Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	VT	51009	September 2023
West Virginia Oral Health Surveillance System Associated Best Practice Report - State-based Oral Health Surveillance System	WV	55006	July 2017
Advocate for Expansion of Dental Coverage in Medicare Associated Best Practice Report - Dissemination of Data from State-Based Surveillance Systems	CT	99005	August 2021
Protect Tiny Teeth Toolkit (American Academy of Pediatrics) Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	IL	99008	September 2023

Assessment | Use of Oral Health Data

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Arizona Community Oral Health Profiles - Disseminating Surveillance and Other Oral Health Data Associated Best Practice Report - State-based Oral Health Surveillance System	AZ	04003	August 2012
2022 Oral Health Data Deck Associated Best Practice Report - State-based Oral Health Surveillance System	AR	05008	July 2023
2018-2019 Third Grade California Smile Survey Associated Best Practice Report - Dissemination of Data from State-Based Surveillance Systems	CA	06010	August 2021
Generating Equitable Health Rankings: Identifying Oral Health Burden Across Colorado Associated Best Practice Report - Dissemination of Data from State-Based Surveillance Systems	CO	07008	August 2021
Idaho's Oral Health Surveillance System Associated Best Practice Report - State-based Oral Health Surveillance System	ID	15003	July 2023
Maryland Medicaid Adult Dental Pilot Program Mapping Project Associated Best Practice Report - Dissemination of Data from State-Based Surveillance Systems	MD	23015	August 2021
Minnesota Oral Health Statistics System (MNOHSS) Associated Best Practice Report - Dissemination of Data from State-Based Surveillance Systems	MN	26012	August 2021
Ready, Set, Smile PA Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MN	26016	September 2023
Apple Tree Dental as a Learning Health System: Using patient records technology to improve practice and policy Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	MN	26018	November 2023
Healthy Aging Includes a Healthy Mouth: Minnesota's First Basic Screening Survey for Older Adults Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	MN	26019	November 2023
Smiles Across Montana - Improving Access to Care Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MT	29004	September 2023
CariedAway: Delivering Essential Dental Care in Schools Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NH	32007	May 2022
Firstgrin Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NY	35013	September 2023
Use of Surveillance to Direct State and Local Oral Health Programs Associated Best Practice Report - State-based Oral Health Surveillance System	NC	36001	May 2017
Oral Health Data Dissemination Associated Best Practice Report - Dissemination of Data from State-Based Surveillance Systems	NC	36013	August 2021
Leveraging Consumer Experience Data in Safety-Net Oral Health Care Clinics Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NC	36015	September 2023
Motivational Interviewing: Patient Experience Dashboard Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	OR	40011	November 2023
Vermont's Oral Health Performance Management Scorecard Associated Best Practice Report - State-based Oral Health Surveillance System	VT	51008	June 2023
802 Smiles Network of School Dental Health Programs Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	VT	51009	September 2023
West Virginia Oral Health Surveillance System Associated Best Practice Report - State-based Oral Health Surveillance System	WV	55006	July 2017
Advocate for Expansion of Dental Coverage in Medicare Associated Best Practice Report - Dissemination of Data from State-Based Surveillance Systems	CT	99005	August 2021

Policy Development | Coalitions and Partners

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Alabama Department of Public Health Grant for HandsOn River Region's Pay It Forward Program Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	AL	01006	February 2020
Prenatal Oral Health Partnership Associated Best Practice Report - Prevention and Control of Early Childhood Tooth Decay	CO	07007	April 2019
Statewide Coalition Development - IFLOSS Coalition: Communities Working Together to Improve Oral Health Associated Best Practice Report - State Oral Health Coalitions and Collaborative Partnerships	IL	16002	February 2013
Leading Chicago Children to Oral Health Improvement: A Community Based Public-Private Collaboration Associated Best Practice Report - Improving Children's Oral Health through the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model	IL	16013	October 2016
Statewide Dental Coalition Support Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	MD	23010	January 2020
Partnerships with Academia Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	MD	23011	January 2020
Michigan's Statewide Oral Health Coalition Development Associated Best Practice Report - State Oral Health Coalitions and Collaborative Partnerships	MI	25003	June 2010
A Strong Collaboration with the State Dental Association Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	MO	28005	February 2020
Working with a Coalition in Missouri Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	MO	28009	February 2020
Nevada's Oral Health Coalitions Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	NV	31005	January 2018
New Jersey Oral Health Coalition Associated Best Practice Report - State Oral Health Coalitions and Collaborative Partnerships	NJ	33003	March 2002
Oral Health Nutrition and Obesity Control Program Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	NJ	33031	February 2020
Dental Workforce Opioid Education Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	NJ	33032	February 2020
Effective Coalition Building to Advance Systems Change Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	NC	36011	March 2020
Engaging Regional Providers and Stakeholders in Improvement Planning Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	NC	36012	March 2020
Leveraging Consumer Experience Data in Safety-Net Oral Health Care Clinics Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NC	36015	September 2023
Oral Health Coalitions: Connecting People and Systems to Influence Oral Health Outcomes Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	OH	38009	February 2020
Oregon's State Oral Health Coalition Associated Best Practice Report - State Oral Health Coalitions and Collaborative Partnerships	OR	40004	February 2013
Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health (PCOH) Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	PA	42004	February 2020
Save A Smile Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	TX	49004	February 2020
Washington State Oral Health Coalition Associated Best Practice Report - State Oral Health Coalitions and Collaborative Partnerships	WA	54003	February 2002
Oral Health Workforce Grant Brings Healthier Smiles to CNMI Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	MP	59001	February 2020
Oral Health Disparities Collaborative Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	CO	99001A	February 2012
Oral Health Disparities Collaborative Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	MT	99001b	September 2009
National Center for Early Childhood Education and Wellness: Dental Hygienist Liaison Partnership Project Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships		99004	March 2020

Policy Development | Commissions and Task Forces

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Massachusetts Special Legislative Commission on Oral Health Associated Best Practice Report - State Oral Health Coalitions and Collaborative Partnerships	MA	24001	April 2012

Policy Development | Oral Health Program Structure and Resources

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Alabama Department of Public Health Grant for HandsOn River Region's Pay It Forward Program Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	AL	01006	February 2020
Saving the Dental Program: Georgia's Experience and Support of the Oral Health Coalition Associated Best Practice Report - State Oral Health Coalitions and Collaborative Partnerships	GA	12001	January 2013
Improving Oral Health through Collaboration, Integration and Systems Development to Increase Capacity Associated Best Practice Report - Developing Workforce Capacity in State Oral Health Programs	MI	25009	October 2015
Partnering to Provide Perinatal Oral Health Care Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	MI	25012	February 2020
A Strong Collaboration with the State Dental Association Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	MO	28005	February 2020
Working with a Coalition in Missouri Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	MO	28009	February 2020
Oral Health Nutrition and Obesity Control Program Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	NJ	33031	February 2020
Dental Workforce Opioid Education Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	NJ	33032	February 2020
New York State Public Health Residency Program Associated Best Practice Report - Developing Workforce Capacity in State Oral Health Programs	NY	35012	October 2015
Effective Coalition Building to Advance Systems Change Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	NC	36011	March 2020
Engaging Regional Providers and Stakeholders in Improvement Planning Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	NC	36012	March 2020
Sustainability of an Oral Health Program Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	ND	37004	July 2018
Oral Health Coalitions: Connecting People and Systems to Influence Oral Health Outcomes Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	OH	38009	February 2020
Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health (PCOH) Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	PA	42004	February 2020
Save A Smile Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	TX	49004	February 2020
Program Development, Collaboration, and Sustainability Associated Best Practice Report - Developing Workforce Capacity in State Oral Health Programs	WV	55005	October 2015
Oral Health Workforce Grant Brings Healthier Smiles to CNMI Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	MP	59001	February 2020
National Center for Early Childhood Education and Wellness: Dental Hygienist Liaison Partnership Project Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships		99004	March 2020

Policy Development | Planning with Partners

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Colorado Cost Study of School-based Dental Sealant Programs Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	CO	07006	November 2014
Illinois Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	IL	16003	January 2018
Developing a State Oral Health Plan Associated Best Practice Report - State Oral Health Plans and Collaborative Planning	IL	16005	February 2013
Leading Chicago Children to Oral Health Improvement: A Community Based Public-Private Collaboration Associated Best Practice Report - Improving Children's Oral Health through the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model	IL	16013	October 2016
Kansas Early Childhood Action Plan Associated Best Practice Report - State Oral Health Plans and Collaborative Planning	KS	19010	October 2005
Louisiana's Oral Health Summit Associated Best Practice Report - State Oral Health Plans and Collaborative Planning	LA	21002	June 2011
Partnering to Provide Perinatal Oral Health Care Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	MI	25012	February 2020
National Governors Association (NGA) Policy Academy on Oral Health Care for Children Associated Best Practice Report - State Oral Health Plans and Collaborative Planning	MN	26001	April 2002
Montana Dental Summit I Associated Best Practice Report - State Oral Health Plans and Collaborative Planning	MT	29001	February 2013
Nevada's State Oral Health Plan Associated Best Practice Report - State Oral Health Plans and Collaborative Planning	NV	31006	March 2013
Pregnancy and Oral Health/OB Collaborative Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	NJ	33021	January 2012
Leveraging Consumer Experience Data in Safety-Net Oral Health Care Clinics Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NC	36015	September 2023
Head Start Oral Health Forum and Action Plan	MH	58004	October 2005

Policy Development | Policies: Access to Care

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Mountain Health Alliance Associated Best Practice Report - Emergency Department Referral Programs for Non-traumatic Dental Conditions	MD	23012	September 2015
Montshire Pediatric Dentistry: Inspire Wellness Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NH	32008	September 2023
Protect Tiny Teeth Toolkit (American Academy of Pediatrics) Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	IL	99008	September 2023
Advocacy for Expansion of Dental Coverage in Medicare Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	CT	99009	November 2023

Policy Development | Policies: Statutory Mandate

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Statutory Authority for the Arizona Department of Health Services/Office of Oral Health Associated Best Practice Report - Statutory Mandate for a State Oral Health Program	AZ	04002	August 2012
Statutory Mandate for State Oral Health Program Associated Best Practice Report - Statutory Mandate for a State Oral Health Program	AR	05004	July 2011
Statutory Mandate/Authority for State Dental Program Associated Best Practice Report - Statutory Mandate for a State Oral Health Program	MO	28001	July 2011

Assurance | Access to Care: Adults and Older Adults Services

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Implementation of Teledentistry in Health Centers Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	CA	06011	October 2021
Patient Centered Care through Teledentistry Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	CA	06013	October 2021
Geriatric Oral Health for Elderly Asian Patients Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	CA	06014	November 2023
Overcoming Obstacles to Oral Health: A Training Program for Caregivers of People with Disabilities and Frail Elders Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health in the Older Adult Population (Age 65 and older)	DE	09002	March 2016
Iowa Lifelong Smiles Coalition Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health Care of People with Special Health Care Needs	IA	18009	April 2021
Maine Veterans' Dental Network (MVDN) Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	ME	22003	November 2023
Element Care PACE (Participants of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) Oral Health Program Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	MA	24010	November 2023
Coalition for Oral Health for the Aging Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health in the Older Adult Population (Age 65 and older)	MI	25010	January 2016
Apple Tree Dental Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health Care of People with Special Health Care Needs	MN	26006	April 2021
Apple Tree Dental: Teledentistry from 2002 to 2020 Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	MN	26013	November 2021
Apple Tree Dental as a Learning Health System: Using patient records technology to improve practice and policy Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	MN	26018	November 2023
Healthy Aging Includes a Healthy Mouth: Minnesota's First Basic Screening Survey for Older Adults Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	MN	26019	November 2023
Teledentistry at Schools & Nursing Homes Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	MO	28010	October 2021
Missouri's Pilot Project: Providing Care to Long-Term Care Facility Residents Using Telehealth Mediated Supervision Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	MO	28012	November 2023
Smiles Across Montana - Improving Access to Care Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MT	29004	September 2023
North Carolina Special Care Dentistry Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health Care of People with Special Health Care Needs	NC	36006	April 2021
Access Dental Care of North Carolina Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	NC	36016	November 2023
Integrated Dental Hygiene - A Simple Innovation Yielding Big Results Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	OK	39004	September 2023
Motivational Interviewing: Patient Experience Dashboard Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	OR	40011	November 2023
Rhode Island Public Health Dental Hygienist Toolkit Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	RI	45005	November 2023
Oral Health for Caregivers Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health in the Older Adult Population (Age 65 and older)	WA	54010	January 2016
Advocacy for Expansion of Dental Coverage in Medicare Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	CT	99009	November 2023

Assurance | Access to Care: Children Services

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Arizona Dental Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	AZ	04006	September 2017
The Neighborhood Outreach Action for Health (NOAH) Program: Integrated Medical and Dental Health in Primary Care Associated Best Practice Report - Prevention and Control of Early Childhood Tooth Decay	AZ	04007	December 2009
Utilizing Tele-Health in Head Start Programs in Northern Arizona Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	AZ	04010	November 2021
Infant Dental Quality Improvement Projects Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	CA	06008	April 2019
Implementation of Teledentistry in Health Centers Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	CA	06011	October 2021
Home By One Program Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	CT	08005	January 2012
Improving Medicaid Rates of Fluoride Varnish Application and Oral Health Assessment by Medical Professionals at Well-Child Visits Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	CT	08007	September 2023
Georgia's State School-based Dental Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	GA	12006	January 2014
Illinois Dental Sealant Grant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	IL	16004	February 2014
I-Smile™ Dental Home Project Associated Best Practice Report - Prevention and Control of Early Childhood Tooth Decay	IA	18008	September 2011
Kansas School Oral Health Programs Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	KS	19014	May 2022
Oral Health Across the Commonwealth Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	MA	24007	February 2018
SEAL! Michigan School-Based Dental Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	MI	25007	September 2014
Children's Dental Services Associated Best Practice Report - The Role of Oral Health Workforce in Access to Care	MN	26005	March 2019
Ready Set Smile Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride in Schools	MN	26008	June 2018
Apple Tree Dental: Teledentistry from 2002 to 2020 Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	MN	26013	November 2021
Children's Dental Services School-Based Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	MN	26014	May 2022
Ready, Set, Smile PA Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MN	26016	September 2023
Pediatric Program within Apple Tree Dental Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MN	26017	September 2023
Teledentistry at Schools & Nursing Homes Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	MO	28010	October 2021
Preventive Services Program (PSP): Missouri's Preventive Oral Health Program for Head Start Children Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MO	28011	September 2023
Smiles Across Montana - Improving Access to Care Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MT	29004	September 2023
Southern Nevada Dental Initiative-Future Smiles School-based Prevention Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NV	31008	February 2014
Future Smiles Mobile School Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NV	31012	May 2022
CariedAway: Delivering Essential Dental Care in Schools Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NH	32007	May 2022
Montshire Pediatric Dentistry: Inspire Wellness Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NH	32008	September 2023
New Mexico Sealant, Fluoride Varnish and Dental Screening Program (2019-2020) Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride in Schools	NM	34001	May 2022
Albuquerque Public Schools' Dental Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NM	34007	May 2022
Participa! Inc. Mobile Dental Services Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NM	34008	May 2022
Jicarilla Service Unit Dental Outreach Prevention Program Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NM	34009	September 2023
Fluoride Varnish Program Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NM	34010	September 2023
Firstgrin Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NY	35013	September 2023
Ohio Department of Health School-Based Dental Sealant Program (SBSP) Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	OH	38002	May 2022
Oral Health Coalitions: Connecting People and Systems to Influence Oral Health Outcomes Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	OH	38009	February 2020
Integrated Dental Hygiene - A Simple Innovation Yielding Big Results Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	OK	39004	September 2023
Oregon Statewide School Dental Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	OR	40007	December 2017
Oregon Certification Program for Local School Dental Sealant Programs Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	OR	40009	May 2022
Motivational Interviewing Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	OR	40010	September 2023
Partners for Prevention Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	SD	47004	September 2023
Tennessee School Based Dental Prevention Program (SBDPP) Associated Best Practice Report - Improving Children's Oral Health through the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model	TN	48006	August 2016
Project Saving Smiles Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	TX	49006	May 2022
St. David's Foundation Dental Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	TX	49007	May 2022
Tooth Tutor Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	VT	51001	July 2016
802 Smiles Network of School Dental Health Programs Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	VT	51009	September 2023
Washington State's Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program Associated Best Practice Report - Prevention and Control of Early Childhood Tooth Decay	WA	54001	September 2009
Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	WI	56004	May 2022
Oral Health Disparities Collaborative Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	CO	99001A	February 2012
Oral Health Disparities Collaborative Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	MT	99001b	September 2009
Protect Tiny Teeth Toolkit (American Academy of Pediatrics) Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	IL	99008	September 2023

Assurance | Access to Care: Communities

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Utilizing Tele-Health in Head Start Programs in Northern Arizona Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	AZ	04010	November 2021
The Virtual Dental Home Associated Best Practice Report - The Role of Oral Health Workforce in Access to Care	CA	06007	March 2019
Geriatric Oral Health for Elderly Asian Patients Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	CA	06014	November 2023
Oral Health Workforce Assessment Associated Best Practice Report - The Role of Oral Health Workforce in Access to Care	LA	21010	March 2019
Maine Veterans' Dental Network (MVDN) Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	ME	22003	November 2023
Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program Associated Best Practice Report - The Role of Oral Health Workforce in Access to Care	MD	23001	March 2019
Element Care PACE (Participants of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) Oral Health Program Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	MA	24010	November 2023
Dental Therapists: Safe, Effective, Productive and Cost-effective Dental Team Members Associated Best Practice Report - The Role of Oral Health Workforce in Access to Care	MN	26010	March 2019
Apple Tree Dental: Teledentistry from 2002 to 2020 Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	MN	26013	November 2021
Children's Dental Services School-Based Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	MN	26014	May 2022
Emergency Department Diversion Project Associated Best Practice Report - Emergency Department Referral Programs for Non-traumatic Dental Conditions	MO	28008	September 2015
Teledentistry at Schools & Nursing Homes Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	MO	28010	October 2021
Preventive Services Program (PSP): Missouri's Preventive Oral Health Program for Head Start Children Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MO	28011	September 2023
Missouri's Pilot Project: Providing Care to Long-Term Care Facility Residents Using Telehealth Mediated Supervision Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	MO	28012	November 2023
Firstgrin Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NY	35013	September 2023
Legislative Adoption of Teledentistry in North Carolina: Lessons Learned and Opportunities Ahead Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	NC	36014	October 2021
Leveraging Consumer Experience Data in Safety-Net Oral Health Care Clinics Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NC	36015	September 2023
Teledentistry \| Oral Health Focused Telehealth (Virtual) Services Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	OR	40008	October 2021
Motivational Interviewing: Patient Experience Dashboard Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	OR	40011	November 2023
The Use of Synchronous and Asynchronous Teledentistry to Provide Access to Care in Remote/Rural Areas Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	SD	47003	November 2021
Enrolling Dental Hygienists as Medicaid Providers Associated Best Practice Report - The Role of Oral Health Workforce in Access to Care	VT	51007	March 2019
Swedish Community Specialty Clinic and Golden Ticket Program Associated Best Practice Report - Emergency Department Referral Programs for Non-traumatic Dental Conditions	WA	54009	September 2015
Smiles for Life Adult Screening and Referral Program Associated Best Practice Report - Emergency Department Referral Programs for Non-traumatic Dental Conditions	WV	55004	September 2015
Organizational use of teledentistry to enable health equity and prevention Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	MA	99006	October 2021

Assurance | Access to Care: Individuals with Special Health Care Needs

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Connecticut Mandatory Continuing Education in Special Care Dentistry Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health of Children, Adolescents and Adults with Special Health Care Needs	CT	08004	March 2007
Overcoming Obstacles to Oral Health: A Training Program for Caregivers of People with Disabilities and Frail Elders Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health in the Older Adult Population (Age 65 and older)	DE	09002	March 2016
A White Paper on Access to Oral Health Care for Florida's Citizens with Developmental Disabilities Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health of Children, Adolescents and Adults with Special Health Care Needs	FL	11001	March 2007
Iowa Lifelong Smiles Coalition Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health Care of People with Special Health Care Needs	IA	18009	April 2021
Tufts Dental Facilities Serving Persons with Special Needs Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health of Children, Adolescents and Adults with Special Health Care Needs	MA	24005	March 2007
Apple Tree Dental Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health Care of People with Special Health Care Needs	MN	26006	April 2021
Elks Mobile Dental Program - Dental Care for People with Special Needs in Rural Missouri Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health Care of People with Special Health Care Needs	MO	28006	May 2021
Special Care Dental Clinic (SCDC) Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health Care of People with Special Health Care Needs	NV	31010	April 2021
UMDNJ General Practice Residency with Second Year Concentration in Special Care Dentistry Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health of Children, Adolescents and Adults with Special Health Care Needs	NJ	33017	March 2007
The New Mexico Special Needs Dental Procedure Code Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health of Children, Adolescents and Adults with Special Health Care Needs	NM	34005	March 2007
Rose F. Kennedy University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities - Special Care Dentistry Fellowship Program Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health Care of People with Special Health Care Needs	NY	35007	April 2021
North Carolina Institution-based Dental Services for Persons with Disabilities Living in the Community Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health of Children, Adolescents and Adults with Special Health Care Needs	NC	36003	March 2007
Survey on Dental Access for People with Mental Retardation and Other Developmental Disabilities in the Western Region of North Carolina Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health of Children, Adolescents and Adults with Special Health Care Needs	NC	36004	March 2007
North Carolina Special Care Dentistry Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health Care of People with Special Health Care Needs	NC	36006	April 2021
Access Dental Care of North Carolina Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	NC	36016	November 2023
The Nisonger Center Dental Program - Training of Dental Professional Students to Serve Persons with Disabilities Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health Care of People with Special Health Care Needs	OH	38005	April 2021
Butler County Dental Care Program - A Dental Case Management Program Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health of Children, Adolescents and Adults with Special Health Care Needs	OH	38006	March 2007
Operating Room Dental Practice for People with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MR/DD) Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health of Children, Adolescents and Adults with Special Health Care Needs	OH	38007	March 2007
Special Smiles - Assuring Access to Dental Care for People with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities in Medicaid Managed Care Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health Care of People with Special Health Care Needs	PA	42003	April 2021
Rhode Island Public Health Dental Hygienist Toolkit Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	RI	45005	November 2023
The South Carolina Dental Web-Based Directory for Individuals with Special Health Care Needs Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health Care of People with Special Health Care Needs	SC	46002	July 2021
Greater Memphis Area Special Olympics Special Smiles Program Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health of Children, Adolescents and Adults with Special Health Care Needs	TN	48005	March 2007
Virginia Online Directory of Dentists for Individuals with Special Health Care Needs and Young Children Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health Care of People with Special Health Care Needs	VA	53008	July 2021
Dental Education in the Care of Persons with Disabilities (DECOD) Program University of Washington School of Dentistry Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health Care of People with Special Health Care Needs	WA	54005	May 2021
Advocacy for Expansion of Dental Coverage in Medicare Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	CT	99009	November 2023

Assurance | Access to Care: Pregnant Women (Prenatal/Perinatal) Services

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Infant Oral Care Program (IOCP) Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	CA	06006	September 2019
Oral Health Access for Underserved Perinatal Women through Teledentistry Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	CA	06012	October 2021
Integration of Oral Health Assessment, Education and Dental Referrals into Perinatal Care Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	ME	22002	April 2019
Fluoride Varnish Program Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NM	34010	September 2023
Firstgrin Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NY	35013	September 2023
North Carolina's Into the Mouths of Babes Program Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	NC	36010	September 2019
Integrated Dental Hygiene - A Simple Innovation Yielding Big Results Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	OK	39004	September 2023
Building a Statewide Network to Address Perinatal Infant Oral Health Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	SC	46003	May 2019
Virginia's Experience: Improving Oral Health Outcomes for Pregnant Women and Infants Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	VA	53007	May 2019

Assurance | Access to Care: School-Based Oral Health

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Georgia School-Based/Linked Dental Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	GA	12009	May 2022
Kansas School Oral Health Programs Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	KS	19014	May 2022
Ready Set Smile Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride in Schools	MN	26008	June 2018
Children's Dental Services School-Based Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	MN	26014	May 2022
Developing Data Queries in Open-Source Dental Practice Management Software to Support SEALS Reporting Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	MN	26015	May 2022
Teledentistry at Schools & Nursing Homes Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	MO	28010	October 2021
Future Smiles Mobile School Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NV	31012	May 2022
CariedAway: Delivering Essential Dental Care in Schools Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NH	32007	May 2022
New Mexico Sealant, Fluoride Varnish and Dental Screening Program (2019-2020) Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride in Schools	NM	34001	May 2022
Albuquerque Public Schools' Dental Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NM	34007	May 2022
Participa! Inc. Mobile Dental Services Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NM	34008	May 2022
Ohio Department of Health School-Based Dental Sealant Program (SBSP) Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	OH	38002	May 2022
Oral Health Coalitions: Connecting People and Systems to Influence Oral Health Outcomes Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	OH	38009	February 2020
Oregon Certification Program for Local School Dental Sealant Programs Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	OR	40009	May 2022
Project Saving Smiles Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	TX	49006	May 2022
St. David's Foundation Dental Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	TX	49007	May 2022
802 Smiles Network of School Dental Health Programs Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	VT	51009	September 2023
Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	WI	56004	May 2022

Assurance | Access to Care: Workforce

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
The Virtual Dental Home Associated Best Practice Report - The Role of Oral Health Workforce in Access to Care	CA	06007	March 2019
Implementation of Teledentistry in Health Centers Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	CA	06011	October 2021
Geriatric Oral Health for Elderly Asian Patients Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	CA	06014	November 2023
Oral Health Workforce Assessment Associated Best Practice Report - The Role of Oral Health Workforce in Access to Care	LA	21010	March 2019
MOTIVATE: Maine's Team Based Initiative: Vital Access to Education Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	ME	22004	November 2023
Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program Associated Best Practice Report - The Role of Oral Health Workforce in Access to Care	MD	23001	March 2019
Dental Therapists: Safe, Effective, Productive and Cost-effective Dental Team Members Associated Best Practice Report - The Role of Oral Health Workforce in Access to Care	MN	26010	March 2019
Teledentistry at Schools & Nursing Homes Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	MO	28010	October 2021
Missouri's Pilot Project: Providing Care to Long-Term Care Facility Residents Using Telehealth Mediated Supervision Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	MO	28012	November 2023
Rhode Island Public Health Dental Hygienist Toolkit Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	RI	45005	November 2023
The Use of Synchronous and Asynchronous Teledentistry to Provide Access to Care in Remote/Rural Areas Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	SD	47003	November 2021
Enrolling Dental Hygienists as Medicaid Providers Associated Best Practice Report - The Role of Oral Health Workforce in Access to Care	VT	51007	March 2019
West Virginia University Childhood Oral Health Project Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	WV	55001	September 2012
Infrastructure Development for Oral Health Promotion: Developing & Strengthening Local Manpower Improvement Programs	MH	58001	July 2005
Organizational use of teledentistry to enable health equity and prevention Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	MA	99006	October 2021

Assurance | Communications

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Leveraging Consumer Experience Data in Safety-Net Oral Health Care Clinics Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NC	36015	September 2023
Protect Tiny Teeth Toolkit (American Academy of Pediatrics) Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	IL	99008	September 2023

Assurance | Emergency Department Referral Programs for Non-traumatic Dental Conditions

Descriptive Reports

There are no Descriptive Reports for Emergency Department Referral Programs for Non-traumatic Dental Conditions.

Assurance | Prevention: Abuse and Neglect

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness (P.A.N.D.A.) Associated Best Practice Report - State Oral Health Coalitions and Collaborative Partnerships	AR	05002	July 2011

Assurance | Prevention: Adults and Older Adults Oral Health

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Patient Centered Care through Teledentistry Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	CA	06013	October 2021
Geriatric Oral Health for Elderly Asian Patients Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	CA	06014	November 2023
Maine Veterans' Dental Network (MVDN) Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	ME	22003	November 2023
MOTIVATE: Maine's Team Based Initiative: Vital Access to Education Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	ME	22004	November 2023
Element Care PACE (Participants of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) Oral Health Program Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	MA	24010	November 2023
Apple Tree Dental as a Learning Health System: Using patient records technology to improve practice and policy Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	MN	26018	November 2023
Healthy Aging Includes a Healthy Mouth: Minnesota's First Basic Screening Survey for Older Adults Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	MN	26019	November 2023
Missouri's Pilot Project: Providing Care to Long-Term Care Facility Residents Using Telehealth Mediated Supervision Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	MO	28012	November 2023
Smiles Across Montana - Improving Access to Care Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MT	29004	September 2023
Access Dental Care of North Carolina Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	NC	36016	November 2023
Integrated Dental Hygiene - A Simple Innovation Yielding Big Results Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	OK	39004	September 2023
Motivational Interviewing: Patient Experience Dashboard Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	OR	40011	November 2023
Rhode Island Public Health Dental Hygienist Toolkit Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	RI	45005	November 2023
Advocacy for Expansion of Dental Coverage in Medicare Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	CT	99009	November 2023

Assurance | Prevention: Children Oral Health

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Arizona Dental Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	AZ	04006	September 2017
Utilizing Tele-Health in Head Start Programs in Northern Arizona Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	AZ	04010	November 2021
First Smiles - A First 5 Oral Health Education and Training Program Associated Best Practice Report - Prevention and Control of Early Childhood Tooth Decay	CA	06003	August 2009
The Mother and Youth Access (MAYA) Project Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	CA	06004	March 2010
Prenatal Oral Health Partnership Associated Best Practice Report - Prevention and Control of Early Childhood Tooth Decay	CO	07007	April 2019
OPEN WIDE Associated Best Practice Report - Prevention and Control of Early Childhood Tooth Decay	CT	08002	September 2009
Improving Medicaid Rates of Fluoride Varnish Application and Oral Health Assessment by Medical Professionals at Well-Child Visits Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	CT	08007	September 2023
Georgia's State School-based Dental Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	GA	12006	January 2014
Georgia School-Based/Linked Dental Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	GA	12009	May 2022
Illinois Dental Sealant Grant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	IL	16004	February 2014
Kansas School Oral Health Programs Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	KS	19014	May 2022
Massachusetts Department of Public Health SEAL Program	MA	24006	October 2011
SEAL! Michigan School-Based Dental Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	MI	25007	September 2014
Ready Set Smile Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride in Schools	MN	26008	June 2018
Children's Dental Services WIC and Early Childhood Collaborative Project Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	MN	26011	May 2019
Children's Dental Services School-Based Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	MN	26014	May 2022
Ready, Set, Smile PA Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MN	26016	September 2023
Pediatric Program within Apple Tree Dental Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MN	26017	September 2023
Preventive Services Program (PSP): Missouri's Preventive Oral Health Program for Head Start Children Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MO	28011	September 2023
Smiles Across Montana - Improving Access to Care Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MT	29004	September 2023
Future Smiles Mobile School Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NV	31012	May 2022
CariedAway: Delivering Essential Dental Care in Schools Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NH	32007	May 2022
Montshire Pediatric Dentistry: Inspire Wellness Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NH	32008	September 2023
New Mexico Sealant, Fluoride Varnish and Dental Screening Program (2019-2020) Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride in Schools	NM	34001	May 2022
Albuquerque Public Schools' Dental Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NM	34007	May 2022
Participa! Inc. Mobile Dental Services Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NM	34008	May 2022
Jicarilla Service Unit Dental Outreach Prevention Program Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NM	34009	September 2023
Fluoride Varnish Program Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NM	34010	September 2023
Firstgrin Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NY	35013	September 2023
Healthy Smiles Fluoride Varnish Program Associated Best Practice Report - Prevention and Control of Early Childhood Tooth Decay	ND	37002	August 2011
Ohio Department of Health School-Based Dental Sealant Program (SBSP) Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	OH	38002	May 2022
Oral Health Coalitions: Connecting People and Systems to Influence Oral Health Outcomes Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	OH	38009	February 2020
Integrated Dental Hygiene - A Simple Innovation Yielding Big Results Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	OK	39004	September 2023
Klamath County Early Childhood Cavities Prevention Program Associated Best Practice Report - Prevention and Control of Early Childhood Tooth Decay	OR	40006	September 2009
Oregon Statewide School Dental Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	OR	40007	December 2017
Oregon Certification Program for Local School Dental Sealant Programs Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	OR	40009	May 2022
Motivational Interviewing Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	OR	40010	September 2023
Partners for Prevention Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	SD	47004	September 2023
Tennessee School Based Dental Prevention Program (SBDPP) Associated Best Practice Report - Improving Children's Oral Health through the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model	TN	48006	August 2016
Project Saving Smiles Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	TX	49006	May 2022
St. David's Foundation Dental Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	TX	49007	May 2022
802 Smiles Network of School Dental Health Programs Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	VT	51009	September 2023
Washington State's Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program Associated Best Practice Report - Prevention and Control of Early Childhood Tooth Decay	WA	54001	September 2009
Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	WI	56004	May 2022
The Republic of Marshall Island's Early Childhood Caries Prevention Program	MH	58002	October 2005
Healthy Teeth, Happy Babies Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	CO	99003	January 2012
Brush, Book, Bed Program (American Academy of Pediatrics) Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	IL	99007	September 2023
Protect Tiny Teeth Toolkit (American Academy of Pediatrics) Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	IL	99008	September 2023

Assurance | Prevention: Early Childhood Tooth Decay

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Utilizing Tele-Health in Head Start Programs in Northern Arizona Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	AZ	04010	November 2021
Infant Dental Quality Improvement Projects Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	CA	06008	April 2019
Improving Medicaid Rates of Fluoride Varnish Application and Oral Health Assessment by Medical Professionals at Well-Child Visits Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	CT	08007	September 2023
BEST (Bringing Early Education, Screening and Treatment) Oral Health Program Associated Best Practice Report - Prevention and Control of Early Childhood Tooth Decay	MA	24008	October 2011
Children's Dental Services School-Based Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	MN	26014	May 2022
Ready, Set, Smile PA Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MN	26016	September 2023
Pediatric Program within Apple Tree Dental Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MN	26017	September 2023
Preventive Services Program (PSP): Missouri's Preventive Oral Health Program for Head Start Children Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MO	28011	September 2023
Smiles Across Montana - Improving Access to Care Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MT	29004	September 2023
Montshire Pediatric Dentistry: Inspire Wellness Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NH	32008	September 2023
Jicarilla Service Unit Dental Outreach Prevention Program Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NM	34009	September 2023
Fluoride Varnish Program Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NM	34010	September 2023
Firstgrin Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NY	35013	September 2023
Integrated Dental Hygiene - A Simple Innovation Yielding Big Results Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	OK	39004	September 2023
Motivational Interviewing Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	OR	40010	September 2023
Partners for Prevention Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	SD	47004	September 2023
802 Smiles Network of School Dental Health Programs Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	VT	51009	September 2023
Brush, Book, Bed Program (American Academy of Pediatrics) Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	IL	99007	September 2023
Protect Tiny Teeth Toolkit (American Academy of Pediatrics) Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	IL	99008	September 2023

Assurance | Prevention: Fluoridation

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Financial Support for Community Water Fluoridation Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride: Community Water Fluoridation	AZ	04004	August 2012
Policy for Private Water Source Fluoride Testing	AR	05003	July 2011
Arkansas Statewide Mandated Community Water Fluoridation Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride: Community Water Fluoridation	AR	05006	February 2015
California Water Fluoridation Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride: Community Water Fluoridation	CA	06002	February 2013
Fluoridation Engineer in an Oral Health Program Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride: Community Water Fluoridation	CO	07003	May 2002
Educating Water Plant Operators Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride: Community Water Fluoridation	GA	12008	January 2015
Fluoridation Program Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride: Community Water Fluoridation	IL	16007	February 2013
Indiana's Community Water Fluoridation Program Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride: Community Water Fluoridation	IN	17001	June 2011
Fluoridation Surveillance Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride: Community Water Fluoridation	KY	20001	September 2017
Community Water Fluoridation in Massachusetts Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride: Community Water Fluoridation	MA	24002	January 2015
Community Water Fluoridation Program Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride: Community Water Fluoridation	MO	28004	January 2015
Passage of the Fluoridation Bill in Nevada Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride: Community Water Fluoridation	NV	31002	March 2013
New Hampshire Water Fluoridation Reporting System Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride: Community Water Fluoridation	NH	32002	January 2013
Community Water Fluoridation in Manchester, New Hampshire Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride: Community Water Fluoridation	NH	32004	January 2013
Oklahoma Water Fluoridation Program Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride: Community Water Fluoridation	OK	39001	January 2015
Community Fluoridation Program Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride: Community Water Fluoridation	VA	53002	February 2015

Assurance | Prevention: Fluoride Mouthrinse/Tablet/Varnish

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Improving Medicaid Rates of Fluoride Varnish Application and Oral Health Assessment by Medical Professionals at Well-Child Visits Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	CT	08007	September 2023
Georgia School-Based/Linked Dental Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	GA	12009	May 2022
Fluoride Varnish Application Program Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride in Schools	IA	18002	July 2018
Ready, Set, Smile PA Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MN	26016	September 2023
Pediatric Program within Apple Tree Dental Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MN	26017	September 2023
Preventive Services Program (PSP): Missouri's Preventive Oral Health Program for Head Start Children Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MO	28011	September 2023
"Save Our Smiles" Voluntary Fluoride Mouthrinse Program Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride in Schools	NJ	33004	June 2018
Jicarilla Service Unit Dental Outreach Prevention Program Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NM	34009	September 2023
School-based Weekly Fluoride Mouthrinse Program Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride in Schools	NC	36008	July 2018
Healthy Smiles Fluoride Varnish Program Associated Best Practice Report - Prevention and Control of Early Childhood Tooth Decay	ND	37002	August 2011
Statewide School Fluoride Program Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride in Schools	OR	40001	June 2018
Partners for Prevention Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	SD	47004	September 2023
802 Smiles Network of School Dental Health Programs Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	VT	51009	September 2023
Protect Tiny Teeth Toolkit (American Academy of Pediatrics) Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	IL	99008	September 2023

Assurance | Prevention: Individual with Special Health Care Needs

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Access Dental Care of North Carolina Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	NC	36016	November 2023
Rhode Island Public Health Dental Hygienist Toolkit Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	RI	45005	November 2023
The South Carolina Dental Web-Based Directory for Individuals with Special Health Care Needs Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health Care of People with Special Health Care Needs	SC	46002	July 2021
Virginia Online Directory of Dentists for Individuals with Special Health Care Needs and Young Children Associated Best Practice Report - Oral Health Care of People with Special Health Care Needs	VA	53008	July 2021

Assurance | Prevention: Oral Cancer

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Maine Veterans' Dental Network (MVDN) Associated Best Practice Report - Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults	ME	22003	November 2023
The Oral Cancer Consortium Associated Best Practice Report - State Oral Health Coalitions and Collaborative Partnerships	NJ	33016	March 2002

Assurance | Prevention: Pregnant Women (Prenatal/Perinatal) Oral Health

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Partnerships and Cultural Relevancy: Changing Perceptions of Oral Health within a Native American Tribe Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	AZ	04008	March 2019
Data Analysis and Reporting to Improve Oral Health Access Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	AZ	04009	March 2019
Oral Health During Pregnancy and Early Childhood Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	CA	06005	January 2012
Oral Health Access for Underserved Perinatal Women through Teledentistry Associated Best Practice Report - Teledentistry: Opportunities for Expanding the Capacity and Reach of the Oral Healthcare System	CA	06012	October 2021
Connecticut Perinatal and Infant Oral Health Project Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	CT	08006	April 2019
Developing Practice Guidance on Oral Health Care During Pregnancy for Prenatal and Dental Providers in Maryland Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	MD	23014	March 2019
Children's Dental Services WIC and Early Childhood Collaborative Project Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	MN	26011	May 2019
Pregnancy and Oral Health/OB Collaborative Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	NJ	33021	January 2012
Advancing Oral Health for New Mexico Perinatal Populations Through Community Training Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	NM	34006	May 2019
Fluoride Varnish Program Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NM	34010	September 2023
Oral Health Training and Ongoing Education and Resources for Health and Dental Care Professionals Serving Pregnant Women, Infants and Young Children Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	NY	35009	January 2012
Prenatal Oral Health Program (pOHP) Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	NC	36005	September 2019
Collaborative Practice Framework for Perinatal Oral Health Improvement Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	NC	36009	September 2019
Integrated Dental Hygiene - A Simple Innovation Yielding Big Results Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	OK	39004	September 2023
Motivational Interviewing Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	OR	40010	September 2023
Oral Health Program and Home Visiting Partnership Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	RI	45004	May 2019
Healthy Texas Smiles for Moms and Babies (HTSMB): Training Partnership for Home Visiting Programs Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	TX	49005	May 2019
Healthy Smiles for Mom and Baby Associated Best Practice Report - Perinatal Oral Health	WI	56007	May 2019
Protect Tiny Teeth Toolkit (American Academy of Pediatrics) Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	IL	99008	September 2023

Assurance | Prevention: Sealant

Descriptive Reports

Practice Name	State	Practice #	Date Submitted
Arizona Dental Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	AZ	04006	September 2017
Georgia's State School-based Dental Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	GA	12006	January 2014
Georgia School-Based/Linked Dental Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	GA	12009	May 2022
Illinois Dental Sealant Grant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	IL	16004	February 2014
Kansas School Oral Health Programs Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	KS	19014	May 2022
SEAL! Michigan School-Based Dental Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	MI	25007	September 2014
Children's Dental Services School-Based Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	MN	26014	May 2022
Developing Data Queries in Open-Source Dental Practice Management Software to Support SEALS Reporting Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	MN	26015	May 2022
Ready, Set, Smile PA Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	MN	26016	September 2023
Southern Nevada Dental Initiative-Future Smiles School-based Prevention Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NV	31008	February 2014
Future Smiles Mobile School Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NV	31012	May 2022
CariedAway: Delivering Essential Dental Care in Schools Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NH	32007	May 2022
New Mexico Sealant, Fluoride Varnish and Dental Screening Program (2019-2020) Associated Best Practice Report - Use of Fluoride in Schools	NM	34001	May 2022
Albuquerque Public Schools' Dental Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NM	34007	May 2022
Participa! Inc. Mobile Dental Services Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	NM	34008	May 2022
Jicarilla Service Unit Dental Outreach Prevention Program Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NM	34009	September 2023
Fluoride Varnish Program Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	NM	34010	September 2023
Ohio Department of Health School-Based Dental Sealant Program (SBSP) Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	OH	38002	May 2022
Oral Health Coalitions: Connecting People and Systems to Influence Oral Health Outcomes Associated Best Practice Report - State and Territorial Oral Health Programs and Collaborative Partnerships	OH	38009	February 2020
Oregon Statewide School Dental Sealant Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	OR	40007	December 2017
Oregon Certification Program for Local School Dental Sealant Programs Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	OR	40009	May 2022
Tennessee School Based Dental Prevention Program (SBDPP) Associated Best Practice Report - Improving Children's Oral Health through the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model	TN	48006	August 2016
Project Saving Smiles Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	TX	49006	May 2022
St. David's Foundation Dental Program Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	TX	49007	May 2022
802 Smiles Network of School Dental Health Programs Associated Best Practice Report - Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management	VT	51009	September 2023
Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile Associated Best Practice Report - School-Based Dental Sealant Programs	WI	56004	May 2022

Assurance | Prevention: Tobacco Cessation

Descriptive Reports

There are no Descriptive Reports for Prevention: Tobacco Cessation.