Into the Mouths of Babes (IMB) is a program
that trains medical providers to deliver preventive oral health
services to high-risk children from the time of tooth eruption
until the third birthday, including oral screening, parent/caregiver
education, and fluoride varnish application.
LEARN
MORE
Read
the Winter
2010 IMB Newsletter
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The
Oral Health Section (OHS) is the only statewide dental program, either
public or private, that provides prevention and education services on
dental health specifically for children. Prevention is the key to improved
oral health. Too many citizens, and children in particular, experience
preventable dental disease.
| Mission
of the NC Oral Health Section:
To promote conditions in which all North Carolinians can achieve
oral health as part of overall health.
Our
Vision:
North Carolina children – cavity-free forever
People
We Serve:
• Children
• Adults who influence the health of children
• Health care providers
Our
Goal:
To work towards eliminating disparities in oral health by using
best practices to:
1. Reduce oral disease through prevention/education/health
promotion
2. Ensure that evidence-based systems are implemented
to monitor the public's oral health
3. Ensure access to dental care
4. Provide professional education
We
accomplish these best practices in partnership with:
• Health care professionals and professional organizations
• Organizations that support improved health to make their
communities stronger
• Individuals who care about our children's health
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2009-2010 NC Oral Health Section
Strategic Plan. |
Since oral public health's "patient" is the community, the
majority of the programs are tailored to the general public and health
care providers. The Oral Health Section staff are community based to
provide as many direct prevention and education services to the citizens
of North Carolina as possible. Most Oral Health
Section staff are based in the county(ies) they serve. The majority
of their offices are located in local health departments. All programs
include education to help individuals have better oral health by improving
toothbrushing and
flossing skills,
using dental sealants and fluorides,
changing their diets, and visiting their dentist regularly.
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