Oral Health Program
To achieve optimal oral health for all by eliminating oral health disparities in Rhode Island.
What we do
- Increase oral health messages delivered to Rhode Islanders across the lifespan.
- Continue promotion of SEAL RI! (school-based dental sealants) program.
- Maintain effective Community Water Fluoridation in Rhode Island public water systems.
- Increase the number of children under two years of age who have a preventive oral health visit.
- We work to integrate oral health into overall health. Patients who have a substance use condition can experience high rates of dental disease due to a variety of factors, including side effects from substance use, diets high in processed sugars, compromised self-care, and socioeconomic barriers. Learn more through the "Oral Health Guidance for Healthcare Professionals Treating Patients with Substance Use Conditions" factsheet.
Accomplishments
- Hosted the 2017 RI Prenatal & Pediatric Dentistry Mini-Residency for 110 oral health professionals for the past eleven years. This Mini-Residency increases the career opportunities for oral health professionals and access to the marginalized communities.
Our Services
Program Publications
Brochures
- Having an Oral cancer Exam
- Healthy Foods for Healthy Smiles (English) (Spanish)
Factsheets
- Fluoride Two Pager
- Medication Oral Health Facts
Forms
Referral
Registration
Screening
- School Dental(2021) (English) (Spanish)
- School Dental (Portuguese) (2022)
Guidances, Recommendations
- Dental Screening Reporting Form Use Guide (2016)
- Dental Trauma Decision Tree
Instructions, Manuals, Procedures
- Dental Trauma Instructions (English) (Spanish)
Lists
- Dental Safety Net Providers (English) (Spanish)
Plans (Strategic, Action, State)
- State Oral Health Plan (2017)
Reports
Data
- Access to Dental Care Among Rhode Island Adults (2021)
- Oral Health Concerns and Dental Care among RI Middle and High School Students (2021)
- The Oral Health of Rhode Islands Children (2022)
Research
Position
- Community Water Fluoridation Safety and Efficacy (2017)
More
Factsheets
Presentations
- 2018 RI Dentistry Mini-Residency: Communications Tools & Trends
Research
Reference Guide
- Rhode Island Dental Association: Making the case for Tobacco Cessation Interventions in Dental Settings Using QuitWorks-RI (Page 10) (2021)
Web Pages
- Fluoride: Myths and Facts
- Teeth First!
- What to Expect at Your Childs First Dental Visit
- Why Early Dental Visits Matter
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