Presentation

Outline:
Introduction:
The importance of
childrens access to
oral healthcare
(preventive measures,
dental hygiene
instruction, and
restorative care)
Dental caries in
children and what it
results from
Topics to be discussed
throughout the rest of
presentation
How Medicaid is related to
access to oral healthcare for
children:
How Medicaid has
helped increase the
number of children
receiving access to
dental care
Changes that Medicaid
has made throughout
the years to improve
access to oral
healthcare

Problems with Medicaid

that still need to be
solved and changes
that need to be made
in order to improve
access to oral
healthcare for children

Organizations involved in
improving access to oral
healthcare for children:
-The School-Based Dental
Sealant Program
Eliminates barriers in
order to successfully
provide preventive
dental services to
schoolchildren
Promotes both the
importance of oral
health and the
importance of receiving
necessary dental
services
-Fluoride Fest
Preventive measures
for caries
Held at a school and
has 4-5 stations

This program helps to

eliminate barriers that
would keep children
from receiving dental
care

-Texas Mission of Mercy

(TMOM)
Provides extended care
that includes almost all
services provided at a
general practice
Mobile dental clinic for
uninsured Texans

Conclusion:

Providing care for

underprivileged
communities is vital in
raising awareness of
the importance of oral
health

Will you be the one to

take the first step?

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Presented by:
Whitney Gau, Dental Hygiene
Student

Emily Hunt, Dental Hygiene

Student

Lamar Institute of
Technology Dental
Hygiene Program