Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce California Children’s Dental Workforce Campaign Jenny Kattlove The Children’s Partnership September 9, 2011 Los Angeles, California

What is the Campaign? The California Children’s Dental Workforce Campaign is a coalition-based effort aimed at increasing access to high-quality dental care for large numbers of underserved children and other populations by expanding the capacity of the dental team.

Who is the Campaign? The Campaign is a led by a Strategy Workgroup of children’s advocates, clinics, public health dentists, dental advocates, the education community, and representatives of young children. The Campaign is staffed by The Children’s Partnership and is primarily funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Why This Campaign Now Need Health Care Reform More Than one Million Additional Children in California with Dental Coverage Recognition of Workforce Needs Evidence Base Alaska 53 Other Countries

Why This Campaign Now California Dental Association Efforts National Movement Pew-funded States Kellogg-funded States Other Efforts

Campaign Activities Identify Gaps in Dental Care for Children Research Workforce Best Practices

Campaign Activities Develop Workforce Concept Based on Principles Serve primarily underserved children Prioritize preventive and restorative care for children Be located in settings that are most convenient for children and families Be part of the dental team Be appropriately supervised by a dentist May include new duties for existing members of the dental team and/or new members of the dental team

Campaign Activities Educate About the Need Work with Key Stakeholders Legislation – SB 694 (Padilla)

Partnership with LA Area Chamber of Commerce Educate About the Need Engage in Communications Activities Support Policy Engage other Business Groups

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