1. The Importance of Professional and Community Involvement Taking Action to Improve Oral Health Leslie Stevens, RDH Dental Program Coordinator Allegany County Health Department Cumberland, Maryland & Chair, Maryland Oral Health Association

2. Community Dental Programs Clinics Children (6 months – 18 years) Adult Extraction Clinic Adolescent Clinic

3. Community Dental Programs School Programs School-Based Dental Sealant Program First Grade Dental Screenings Fluoride Mouthrinse Education

4. Community Dental Programs Community Head Start WIC Hospital Expectant Parent Classes Health Fairs

5. Community Dental Programs Importance of Local Involvement Head Start Health Advisory School Health Council Upper Potomac Dental Hygienists’ Society Allegany Garrett Dental Society Maryland Physicians Care

6. Maryland Oral Health Association

7. Reorganization Bylaws Mission Purpose Renamed

8. Maryland Oral Health Association Mission To promote and improve the health and well being of Maryland residents through state and local oral health programs

9. Maryland Oral Health Association Purpose 1.Facilitate communication and collaboration between local agency directors, coordinators, and the Office of Oral Health, where common public health concerns, ideas and goals can be discussed. 2.Advocate for oral health to the Health Officers and other officials in the State of Maryland on courses of action to be taken concerning oral health issues.

10. Maryland Oral Health Association Membership Local Health Departments State Facilities Federally Qualified Health Centers Educational Institutions Other Public Oral Health Programs

11. Leslie Stevens, RDH 301-777-5677 Dentalachd@yahoo.com