Bright Smiles from Birth: An Oral Health Education Program
This course will provide an overview of oral health in young children and how to apply fluoride varnish. Upon completion of this course, Illinois primary care providers are eligible to enroll with Medicaid to receive reimbursement for application of fluoride varnish. You must complete the post test and evaluation to be enrolled in the program.
NOTE: CME is not currently available for this course
CME is not currently available for this course
Purpose:
Bright Smiles from Birth aims to train primary care providers in their staff on oral health in children under three. The program provides information on the pathogenesis of early childhood caries, performing oral health assessments, referral to dental homes, oral health guidance for families and application of fluoride varnish. Physicians and nurse practitioners who complete this program are eligible to receive reimbursement for application of fluoride varnish. You must complete the post test and evaluation to be enrolled in the program.
Length: 1.5 hours
Learning Objectives:
After completion of the Bight Smiles from Birth Training module, individuals will be able to:
- Describe the pathogenesis of early childhood caries (ECC)
- Determine risk factors associated with ECC
- Conduct an oral health screening and apply fluoride varnish
- Provide anticipatory guidance to families including parents
- Referral to Dental Home when appropriate
- State the importance of pediatricians’ role in oral health
Upon completion of the presentation, primary care providers in Illinois will be eligible to receive Medicaid reimbursement for application of fluoride varnish on children under three.
Hardware/Software Requirements:
For PC: Internet Explorer 8, Mozilla Firefox 3.5.1 or later and Adobe Flash Player 10
For Mac: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.1 or later and Adobe Flash Player 10
Presented by: Mary Hayes, DDS
Speaker Disclosure:
I have no relevant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider of commercial services discussed in this CME activity.
I do intend to discuss commercial products or services and unapproved/investigative uses of a commercial product/device in my presentation.
Support:
This medical education program was made possible through an grant from the Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, and the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Bright Smiles from Birth was developed by:
Scott G. Allen, MS - Executive Director, Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Sue Bishop, DDS - Dental Director, Peoria County Health Department
Joseph Cangas MD, FAAP - IlliniPediatrics
Sharon Clough, RDH, MSEd - Oral Health Network Coordinator Illinois Primary Health Care Association
William Frese, MD, FAAP - General Pediatrics, Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital
Jason Grinter, DDS, MPH - Lead Oral Health Advocate, DentaQuest of Illinois
Dionne Haney - Director of Professional Services, Illinois State Dental Society
Mary Hayes, DDS
Julie Ann Janssen, RDH, MA, CDHC - Acting Director, Division of Oral Health, Illinois Department of Public Health
Leo Jerry Niederman, MD, FAAP - Associate Professor, Dept of Pediatrics, Rush Children's Hospital
Jennie Pinkwater - Director, Prevention Programs, Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Indru C. Punwani, DDS - Head, Pediatric Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago
Dennis L. Vickers, MD, MPH, FAAP - Chairman, Department of Pediatrics, Sinai Children’s Hospital
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Sue Bishop, DDS
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Sharon Clough, RDH, MSEd
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William Frese, MD, FAAP
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Jason Grinter, DDS, MPH
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Dionne Haney
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Mary Hayes, DDS
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Julie Ann Janssen, RDH, MA, CDHC
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Leo Jerry Niederman, MD, FAAP
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Jennie Pinkwater
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Indru C. Punwani, DDS
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Dennis L. Vickers, MD, MPH, FAAP
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Date of Original Release: December 2010
Most Current Review: December 2010
Termination Date: December 2013 - This course is no longer avaiable for CME
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Copyright permission for photos and charts are indicated in the presentation.
Contact information: For questions, contact Jennie Pinkwater at 312/733-1026 x 213
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