1. Welcome! Southern Willamette Valley Leadership Council Children’s Dental Health Initiative “ We can’t do everything, but we can do something, and that’s what matters.” Jeff Hale November 10, 2009 4:30-6:30 p.m. Eugene Hilton Hotel

2. Overview Background on Regional Action Initiative Initial ideas revealed Round table discussions Share suggestions Identify potential partners, next steps Socialize!

3. Who we are & what we’re doing History and Goals Process and Phases of the Initiative – Research – Strategy Selection – Implementation – Evaluation SWV Leadership Council & Regional Action Initiative Committee Representing Benton, Douglas, Lane and Linn counties

4. What we’ve learned so far… Dental health is critical to a person’s success in school and life Communicable disease Children are at risk for the following reasons: – Lack of insurance, providers – Lack of transportation, supplies – Lack of education, parent involvement

5. Oregon’s Smile Survey 2007 More than 1 in 4 children had not seen a dentist in the previous year. More than 1 in 3 needed treatment the day they were examined by the survey hygienist. 1 of 5 children (1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd graders), representing more than 24,000 Oregon youth, have rampant decay, meaning decay in 7+ teeth. Source: Oregon’s Smile Survey 2007, Oral Health Program, Oregon Office of Family Health

6. The following are needed to improve children’s dental health: – Education – Prevention – Treatment – Advocacy

7. Strategies implemented in Oregon: – Employing a Dental Health Coordinator – Scheduling mobile dental van visits Tooth Taxi; Medical Teams International – Screenings and treatment provided by professional volunteers – Applying sealants or fluoride varnishes at school

8. Oral disease disparities exist due to: – geographic residence – dental insurance coverage – income – race/ethnicity Source: Oregon’s Smile Survey 2007, Oral Health Program, Oregon Office of Family Health

9. Preventive Measures Community water fluoridation Early-childhood cavities prevention School-based fluoride supplement programs School-based dental sealant programs Source: Oregon’s Smile Survey 2007

10. OCF SWV Children’s Dental Health Initiative What can we accomplish? – Hire a dental health coordinator – Engage volunteers – Conduct screenings, apply sealants – Improve outreach/education to pregnant women – Build momentum for a sustainable program

11. Round Table Discussions Sticker on Nametag = First Table Staff recorder and RAI Committee member at each table 3x5 note cards for your questions or suggestions

12. Discussion Questions What about this Initiative excites you the most? Who and what should be included in this Initiative? (strategies, programs, partners, sponsors)

13. Report Out

14. Discussion Questions What inspires you or your organization to get involved? What advice do you have for creating an innovative, successful, sustainable Initiative?

15. Report Out

16. How can the RAI Committee facilitate your involvement in the process? Discussion Questions

17. Report Out

18. Thank you! Annette Leong, SWV RAI Coordinator, a3leong@msn.com; 541-744-7337 a3leong@msn.com Sara Brandt, Charitable Gift Planner, sbrandt@oregoncf.org; 541- 431-7099 sbrandt@oregoncf.org Melissa Durham, Statewide RAI Coordinator, mdurham@oregoncf.org; 503-944-2117 mdurham@oregoncf.org Thanks to the Eugene Hilton for donating the room and Audio Visual Services (AVS) for their partial donation of AV services for tonight’s gathering.