Highlights
- CDC has funded state and territorial health departments, tribal entities, and partner organizations to improve oral health in the U.S.
Historical funding information
Funding from 2018 to 2024
State Actions to Improve Oral Health Outcomes (DP18-1810)
CDC funded 20 state health departments with about $370,000 per year to reduce cavities, oral health disparities, and other chronic diseases that coexist with poor oral health. To accomplish this, states:
- Managed school sealant programs (included promoting adherence to infection prevention guidelines).
- Supported and provided technical assistance related to community water fluoridation activities.
- Conducted oral health surveillance.
An additional award of $200,000 per year for five funded states supported efforts to integrate oral health with other chronic disease programs.
Partner Actions to Improve Oral Health Outcomes (DP18-1811)
CDC supported two national organizations to build the strength and effectiveness of state and territorial oral health programs to prevent and control oral diseases and related conditions.
The Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors received an average annual award of $400,000 to provide technical assistance and capacity building resources for funded states and to conduct state oral health program assessments of all states. The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors received an average annual award of $150,000 to work with the five states funded to support medical-dental integration efforts.
Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country (DP19-1903)
CDC's Division of Oral Health allocated $150,000 per year to the Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country (GHWIC) cooperative agreement. This funding is divided across 27 tribal-serving entities through mini awards to incorporate oral health into their broader community health and chronic disease prevention strategies.