Oral Health In Alaska

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Women's, Children's & Family Health Oral Health - Alaska …

(4 days ago) The Oral Health Program partners with statewide oral health programs on initiatives to help increase utilization of dental services for high-risk children and youth in Alaska. Alaska’s Medicaid program covers oral health preventive services for children age <21 and includes the application of … See more

https://health.alaska.gov/dph/wcfh/Pages/oralhealth/default.aspx

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Alaska Dental Action Coalition

(4 days ago) WEBThe Alaska Dental Action Coalition (ADAC) is a voluntary organization of dental professionals, health professionals, public health agencies, businesses, community …

https://www.alaskadentalactioncoalition.org/

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Navigating Dentistry in Rural Alaska: A Comprehensive Guide

(Just Now) WEBEmpowering residents with knowledge about oral health and preventive practices is essential for improving dental outcomes in rural Alaska. Community-based initiatives, …

https://www.cdhp.org/navigating-dentistry-in-rural-alaska-a-comprehensive-guide/

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Reducing Alaska Native paediatric oral health disparities: a …

(3 days ago) WEBKeywords: oral health disparities, Alaska Native health disparities, dental caries prevention, children, dental workforce, primary intervention in oral health, sugar …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3873640/

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Alaska Dental Health Aide Program - PMC - National Center for

(3 days ago) WEBAlaska's American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) population experiences on-going oral health disparities. This is evident from data drawn from both National and …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3753165/

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COVID-19 Health Alert - Alaska Department of Health and …

(6 days ago) WEBIssued: March 19, 2020. By: Governor Mike Dunleavy Commissioner Adam Crum, Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer, State of …

https://health.alaska.gov/News/Documents/press/2020/SOA_03192020_HealthMandate006_OralHealth.pdf

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In Alaska, Dental Therapists Seen as Helping to …

(7 days ago) WEBUnsplash. Dental therapists working in the Yukon-Kuskokwim (YK) Delta region in southwestern Alaska are helping to prevent oral health disease and improve quality of life, according to a …

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2019/11/21/in-alaska-dental-therapists-seen-as-helping-to-improve-oral-health

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Women's, Children's & Family Health Oral Health: Contact Us

(4 days ago) WEBOral Health Program Section of Women’s, Children’s and Family Health Division of Public Health Alaska Department of Health and Social Services 3601 C Street, Suite 322 …

https://health.alaska.gov/dph/wcfh/Pages/oralhealth/contact.aspx

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Donald Chi and Yup’ik communities partner to improve oral health …

(5 days ago) WEBChi is a professor in the Schools of Public Health and Dentistry at the University of Washington (UW), where he studies children’s oral health inequalities. After 10 years of …

https://sph.washington.edu/news-events/sph-blog/donald-chi-and-yupik-communities-partner-to-improve-oral-health-alaskan-native-children

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OHEAL: Oral Health Equity in Alaska Implementation Science at UW

(6 days ago) WEBAbstract: This R21 applicant did formative work on barriers to dental care and achieving good oral health for Alaska Native children (Grant No. UH2DE025488, …

https://impsciuw.org/funding-awarded-for-oheal-oral-health-equity-in-alaska/

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Improving the Oral Health of Alaska Natives - PMC - National …

(3 days ago) WEBTHE ORAL HEALTH STATUS OF ALASKA NATIVES. Information on the oral health status of Alaska Natives has been gathered in The 1999 Oral Health Survey of …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1449253/

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The Oral Health Crisis Among Native Americans

(6 days ago) WEBDental health aide therapists successfully expand access to oral health care. Since 2004, Alaska Native tribal governments have used midlevel dental providers …

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/fact-sheets/2015/06/the-oral-health-crisis-among-native-americans

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Oral Health of Native Americans CareQuest Institute

(2 days ago) WEBAmerican Indian and Alaska Native Oral Health: Challenges and Opportunities, in this recorded webinar, a panel of experts discuss findings from the …

https://www.carequest.org/resource-library/american-indian-and-alaska-native-communities-face-disproportionate-burden-oral

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Members Oral Health Coalitions ANOHC

(6 days ago) WEBThe American Network of Oral Health Coalitions (ANOHC) is a network of 38 State Oral Health Coalitions that advocate for 294 million Americans. ANOHC members are …

https://anohc.org/members/

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Indian Health Service Data Brief April 2017

(9 days ago) WEBKey Finding #1: The oral health of American Indian and Alaska Native elementary school children aged 6-9 years has not changed significantly in the last five years. With the …

https://www.ihs.gov/doh/documents/Data%20Brief%20IHS%206-9%20Year%20Olds%2003-30-2017.pdf

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Oral Health of American Indian and Alaska Native Adults …

(1 days ago) WEBThe Indian Health Service Division of Oral Health recently released a new data brief summarizing the oral health of American Indian and Alaska Native adults …

https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/ihs-blog/march-2023-blogs/oral-health-of-american-indian-and-alaska-native-adults-continues-to-improve-new-ihs-data-brief/

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Native Americans facing oral health crisis rooted in structural racism

(4 days ago) WEB3:05. American Indians and Native Alaskans face a “disproportionate burden” of oral health disease in the U.S. from childhood onward, a crisis with roots in structural …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/04/01/native-americans-facing-oral-health-crisis-rooted-structural-racism/11529998002/

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About Oral Health Oral Health CDC

(8 days ago) WEBOverview. Oral health refers to health of the teeth, gums, and entire oral-facial system. Many children and adults experience poor oral health due to common …

https://www.cdc.gov/oral-health/about/index.html

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3 of the worst foods for your teeth and how to prevent damage

(Just Now) WEBAcidic foods and drinks can be harmful too, including coffee, wine and, once again, fruit juices. The acidity can "erode tooth enamel which can lead to cavities, decay, …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/worst-food-for-teeth-dental-experts-prevent-damage/

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New strategies are needed to tackle the oral health crisis World

(5 days ago) WEBThe private sector, meanwhile, can have a positive impact on oral health by ensuring affordable access to fluoride toothpaste, oral hygiene products, and other …

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/05/oral-health-crisis-global-equity-affordable-dental-care/

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A Guide to the Dental Periodicity Schedule and Oral Exam

(5 days ago) WEBThe oral health professional who performed the exam should provide treatment to the child or a referral to an oral health specialist such as an oral surgeon or …

https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/publication/guide-dental-periodicity-schedule-oral-exam

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World must invest in oral health and more top health stories

(7 days ago) WEBAlongside, there is an economic impact, with poor oral health resulting in missed workdays, diminished job prospects and reduced productivity. The paper, …

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/05/new-covid-variants-health-stories-news-may-2024/

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Pipeline proposed to power Donlin mine could have - Alaska …

(3 days ago) WEBOral argument for the case before the Alaska Supreme Court is scheduled for the end of July. Sage Smiley, KYUK - Bethel Riley Board, KDLL - Soldotna

https://alaskapublic.org/2024/05/29/pipeline-proposed-to-power-donlin-mine-could-have-impacts-from-y-k-delta-to-cook-inlet/

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Southcentral Foundation begins work on $100 million facility to …

(Just Now) WEBSouthcentral Foundation on Tuesday launched a $100 million construction project to expand behavioral health care services in Alaska. The Alaska Native-owned …

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2024/05/28/southcentral-foundation-begins-work-on-100-million-facility-to-expand-behavioral-health-services-in-alaska/

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Could Alaska once again be home to woolly - Alaska Public Media

(7 days ago) WEBNorthern Journal reporter Nat Herz went down a rabbit hole recently to understand how woolly mammoths might be "de-extincted" in Alaska.

https://alaskapublic.org/2024/05/29/could-alaska-once-again-be-home-to-woolly-mammoths-this-reporter-had-to-find-out/

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OPINION: Therapeutic courts have helped Alaskans for 25 years

(1 days ago) WEBOn Thursday, May 30, the public is invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Anchorage Mental Health Court, the first therapeutic court in Alaska. Please join us …

https://www.adn.com/opinions/2024/05/23/opinion-therapeutic-courts-have-helped-alaskans-for-25-years/

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TESTIMONY OF MICHAEL E. DOUGLAS, ON BEHALF OF …

(2 days ago) WEBAlaska through a comprehensive network of community clinics, behavioral health facilities, administrative facilities, and the Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center …

https://www.congress.gov/118/meeting/house/117271/witnesses/HHRG-118-AP06-Wstate-DouglasM-20240508.pdf

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Free Adult Mental Health First Aid Training News University of

(8 days ago) WEBJoin the UAA College of Health to attend adult mental health first aid training. This class will teach you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of …

https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/news/archive/2024/05/mental-health-first-aid.cshtml

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How Should Medicare Pay for Artificial Intelligence? Health Care

(8 days ago) WEBArtificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform many aspects of the health care system. 1,2 One manifestation of this has been the rapid introduction of AI …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2818891

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Pennsylvania eHealth Partnership Advisory Board Meeting …

(5 days ago) WEBIt is against the law in Pennsylvania to record oral conversations without the permission of the individuals involved, in most circumstances. 10:35 Health …

https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dhs/documents/ehealth/documents/2024-02-02-PA-eHealth-Advisory-Board-Meeting-Slides.pdf

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Press Release - AK Supreme Court Affirms Board of Dental …

(3 days ago) WEBPress Release AK Supreme Court Affirms Board of Dental Examiners' Decision to Revoke "Hoverboard" Dentist’s License. May 24, 2024 (Anchorage, AK) – …

https://law.alaska.gov/press/releases/2024/052424-Lookhart.html

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Federal Register /Vol. 89, No. 104/Wednesday, May 29, 2024 …

(8 days ago) WEBneeds of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) children and families and will include the opportunity to summarize oral testimony and comments from the …

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-29/pdf/2024-11741.pdf

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Native American children endured years of sexual abuse at …

(9 days ago) WEBReporters also reviewed lawsuits, sworn affidavits, oral histories and thousands of boarding school records, and conducted interviews with former students.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/interactive/2024/sexual-abuse-native-american-boarding-schools/

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