Oral Health Resources

New Funding Available for Oral Health Programs
The funding announcement for State-Based Oral Disease Prevention Program CDC-RFA-DP08-802 has been posted to Grants.gov. This funding opportunity invites states or territories to apply for funding to build capacity and infrastructure to plan, implement, and evaluate oral disease prevention and health promotion programs. CDC will provide approximately $4,400,000 in FY 2008 to fund up to 15 awards to states and/or territories. The due date for applications is May 27, 2008.

See the topic link at left, State Based Programs, for more information about the current cooperative agreement 3022, which concludes on June 30, 2008. This information is not an exact reflection of the new funding announcement DP08-802. However, the models and tools presented may be useful as examples that support state activities. Information and instructions on the new funding announcement can be found on Web-based CDC Sitescape. Instructions for access to Sitescape are provided in the announcement on Grants.gov.

Results from the 1999–2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
National Center for Health Statistics releases new oral health report, with the latest statistics on tooth decay, use of dental sealants, total tooth loss, and periodontal (gum) disease in U.S. children, adolescents, and adults.

Program At A Glance, 2008: Preventing Cavities, Gum Disease, and Tooth Loss
CDC is the lead federal agency responsible for promoting oral health through public health interventions.

Water Fluoridation Overview
A collection of resources on the benefits, safety, engineering support, and other information on community water fluoridation and fluorides. 

State and County Water Fluoridation Information
My Water's Fluoride, Oral Health Maps and other resources provide up-to-date information on the fluoride content of water in 32 participating states.

State Oral Health Programs
CDC provides funding and technical assistance to help state and territorial health agencies develop and operate public health programs to improve oral health. Currently, 12 states and the Republic of Palau receive funds.  CDC also has developed a collection of tools to assist states to build oral health program capacity, including a tool for developing a state burden document.

Recommended Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry
These CDC guidelines provide the latest information on dental infection control issues as well as consensus evidence-based recommendations.  See also the slide set and accompanying speaker notes.

U.S. Surgeon General’s Statement Supporting Water Fluoridation
See also the fact sheet summary of most recent Surgeon General’s Report and fact sheet summary of Surgeon General’s Call to Action.

Brush Up on Healthy Teeth
A health education campaign including a Brush Up Quiz for Parents, Tip Sheet, and Poster.

Also in Spanish!

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Page last reviewed: March 28, 2008
Page last modified: April 9, 2008
Content source: Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion