Santa Barbara County Children’s Oral Health Summit June 25, 2010

Created by: Santa Barbara Children’s Oral Health Collaborative KIDS Network staff

Co Sponsored By: Santa Barbara Foundation First 5 Santa Barbara County SBCEO Health Linkages Community Action Commission of SBC Kids Network Direct Relief International Santa Barbara-Ventura Counties Dental Care Foundation Santa Barbara County Public Health Dept. Cen Cal Health

Children’s Oral Health Collaborative Accomplishments and Highlights of the Collaborative

Children’s Oral Health Collaborative South DART North DART Mid DART OHEC

Oral Health Collaborative Objectives Improved Oral Health for all Children Coordinated System of Care Increase Access to Preventative Services Increase Access to Dental Care

All children in SBC will have access to oral disease prevention programs All parents in SBC will have the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent tooth decay in young children PREVENTION Goals

All children in SBC will have access to dental screenings and referral for dental care starting at 12 months All children in SBC will have access to basic dental care All children in SBC will have access to necessary specialty dental care DENTAL CARE Goals

The community, agencies and medical and dental providers support efforts to improve children’s oral health Adequate funding for prevention, identification and treatment strategies Public policy in SBC will include Oral Health as an essential component of community health Coordinated System of Care Goals

Call to Action

Elementary and Pre Schools Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Dental screenings Oral Health And Nutrition Education Fluoride Varnish Applications Assess students for public health insurance programs Participate in COHC through DARTS

Dental Providers Assist in school based screenings and Fluoride Varnish Participate in public health insurance and safety net treatment programs Participate in COHC and DARTS Assess client need for public health insurance programs

Medical Providers Include oral health assessment as part of a comprehensive physical exam Include Family Oral Health Education Apply fluoride varnish to children when appropriate Participate in the COHC and DARTS Assess client need for public health insurance programs

Community Leaders, Policy Makers and Funders Participate in COHC and DARTS Collect and share data Identify and create funding opportunities Advocate for community policy to enhance oral health services for children

Next Steps Caroline J. Turner, CAE Executive Director Santa Barbara-Ventura Counties Dental Care Foundation Georgene Lowe, RN Coordinator, Health Linkages Program Santa Barbara County Education Office X (cell)