March 18, 2011

Workgroups transition to committees Ninety individuals volunteered as workgroup members Volunteer workgroup members represent the diversity found in many Minnesota communities, health care systems, education at all levels, the public, providers, and government Workgroups and workgroup chairs developed the goals, objectives, and strategies with help from the Oral Health Staff

Transition tasks Workgroup chairs: Amos Deinard Sharon Oswald Rebecca Fahning Daniel Rose David Gesko David Born Additional volunteers from the Summit MDH Staff

Transition to Minnesota Oral Health Coalition –Combine ideas, experience, and expertise –Implement the objectives of the Plan –Create partnerships with stakeholders

Summit Work groups Steering committee Planning phase Work Group chairs Oral Health Plan development Coalition 1.Access to care 2.Prevention, education and awareness 3.Workforce development Transition from developing to implementing MN Oral Health Plan Optimal Oral Health for All Minnesotans Committee Implementation phase Elected steering committee Implementation Committee Transition task force

Transition Communication Prepare to make recommendations –Make up of steering group Representatives of stakeholder groups Secretary, treasurer, etc. –Membership agreement –Bylaws –Elections and term of office –Standing committees –Finance

Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work. Peter Drucker ( )