thi oral health program
In 2000, the Surgeon General in his report on oral health, described oral diseases as a ‘silent epidemic’. Oral health is an integral dimension of overall physical health and well-being. Research has suggested the need to cease the idea of viewing the mouth separately from the rest of the body because oral health affects general health by causing considerable pain and suffering thus leading to a poor quality of life and well-being. Additionally, it complicates chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart diseases, etc.
THI'S ORAL HEALTH VISION
We seek to improve the oral health of Texans by engaging in research and projects that:
- Evaluate and improve methods to monitor oral diseases and outcomes
- Reduce disparities in access to dental care
- Increase awareness about oral health and its effect on overall health and well-being
- Increase awareness for a data-driven and evidence based policy development process at the state and national level
kEY FACTS
- 75% of Americans have some type of mouth disease
- Tooth decay is the most chronic illness among school-age children
- Almost, 6 out of 10 Texas children have a history of dental decay and over a quarter have it untreated
- Over 19% of Texas population lives in a dental HPSA (Health Professional Shortage Area), which is higher than the national average of 15%
- Employed adults loose over 164 million work hours a year related to oral health problems
We are excited to announce our partnership with the Texas Oral Health Coalition to Advance the Oral Health Movement in Texas. To learn more and participate in our ongoing initiative please click here.
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Advancing the Oral Health Movement in Texas
(End of Year 1 Meeting)
Texas Health Institute in collaboration with the Texas Oral Health Coalition hosted the end of year 1 meeting of Advancing the Oral Health Movement in Texas initiative on June 09, 2017 in Austin, Texas.
The meeting started with presentations from key national experts and advisors on current national efforts and best practices for each of the five workgroup focus areas. The workgroup focus areas include Academia, Interprofessional Collaboration, Communications, Oral Health Equity, and Policy. This was followed with updates and summary of workgroup activities during Year 1 of this initiative and their plans for Year 2 and forward.
We also released a video to increase awareness about oral health as a lifespan and public health issue, and to invite more stakeholders to join us in our collective effort! To view the presentations by national experts, the oral health video, and also review the one-pager on oral health disparities in Texas, developed by the Oral Health Equity workgroup click on the links below.
The meeting started with presentations from key national experts and advisors on current national efforts and best practices for each of the five workgroup focus areas. The workgroup focus areas include Academia, Interprofessional Collaboration, Communications, Oral Health Equity, and Policy. This was followed with updates and summary of workgroup activities during Year 1 of this initiative and their plans for Year 2 and forward.
We also released a video to increase awareness about oral health as a lifespan and public health issue, and to invite more stakeholders to join us in our collective effort! To view the presentations by national experts, the oral health video, and also review the one-pager on oral health disparities in Texas, developed by the Oral Health Equity workgroup click on the links below.
AGENDA
Year End Meeting Agenda
PRESENTATIONS
Academia - Donna Hallas, CPNP, FAANP, PhD, PMHS, PPCNP-BC
Communication - Matt Jacob, BA
Interprofessional Collaboration - Anita Glicken, MSW
Policy - Pat Finnerty, MPA, BS
Year End Meeting Agenda
PRESENTATIONS
Academia - Donna Hallas, CPNP, FAANP, PhD, PMHS, PPCNP-BC
Communication - Matt Jacob, BA
Interprofessional Collaboration - Anita Glicken, MSW
Policy - Pat Finnerty, MPA, BS
Contact Info:
Ankit Sanghavi, BDS, MPH
Director, Community & Oral Health Research, Policy & Advocacy Program
Texas Health Institute
(512) 279-3919
asanghavi@texashealthinstitute.org
Ankit Sanghavi, BDS, MPH
Director, Community & Oral Health Research, Policy & Advocacy Program
Texas Health Institute
(512) 279-3919
asanghavi@texashealthinstitute.org
