1. 2016 Synopses of State Dental Public Health (DPH) Programs
Kathy Phipps, DrPH
Association of State & Territorial Dental Directors

2. Webinar Objectives Describe changes to the ASTDD State Synopsis survey
Identify sources for the information requested
Completely and accurately answer the survey questions

3. Synopses of State DPH Program - Purpose
To obtain detailed information on …
Programs and services
Staffing
Budget
Policies
Infrastructure
Workforce

4. Synopses of State DPH Programs
Collaborative effort
ASTDD & CDC
19th year of data collection
Process
ASTDD sends & collects questionnaire from states
Submits database to CDC
CDC posts on web

5. ASTDD Member Report Members only Publicly available
Detailed state level report
Publicly available
Summary report

6. Distributed to DDs on 1/4/2016
2016 Questionnaire
Word “form” document
Detailed instructions
PDF document
Spreadsheet with county/city populations
Excel

7. Major Changes Deletions Additions 2 pages shorter
2015 – Dentist participation in Medicaid questions
2016 – Number of children on Medicaid/CHIP
Additions
A few minor no/yes questions plus dental therapists

8. General Instructions Form document Tab to go to next field
Click in field

9. Detailed Instruction Document - PDF
Distributed with synopsis questionnaire on 1/4/2016.

10. If your state has both positions – report for Dental Director.
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If your state has both positions – report for Dental Director.

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13. You can use Excel spreadsheet provided as guidance.
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You can use Excel spreadsheet provided as guidance.

14. You can use Excel spreadsheet provided as guidance.
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You can use Excel spreadsheet provided as guidance.

15. Obtain information from dental licensing board.
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Obtain information from dental licensing board.

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Released

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Special request by CDC

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Used to monitor HP 2020 OH-16: oral health surveillance systems

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24. Questions/Comments/Concerns