{"id":828,"date":"2012-04-07T22:12:01","date_gmt":"2012-04-08T04:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mtdh.ruralinstitute.umt.edu\/blog\/?page_id=828"},"modified":"2016-03-09T13:08:21","modified_gmt":"2016-03-09T20:08:21","slug":"resources-on-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mtdh.ruralinstitute.umt.edu\/?page_id=828","title":{"rendered":"Resources on Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

Montana Resources<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0 National Resources<\/a><\/p>\n

Resources on Oral Health<\/h1>\n

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<\/a>Montana Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

Caring Program for Children<\/a> Sponsored and administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana
\n800) 447-7828 ext. 3630<\/p>\n

Gallatin Dental Alliance<\/a> is made up of members from the Montana Office of Rural Health and Area Health Education Center, Gallatin City-County Health Department, MSU College of Nursing, MSU Office for Community Involvement, school nurses in Gallatin County, local dentists and their staff members, a dental hygienist, the parent liaison for the Bozeman public schools, HRDC Head Start, and other community members. The main activity of the Alliance at the present time is the school oral health screening program. This program is volunteer driven and relies upon donated time and supplies.<\/p>\n

Have Healthy Teeth<\/em> Program<\/a>
\nMeg Traci, Director
\nMontana Disability and Health Program
\nThe University of Montana Rural Institute
\n52 Corbin Hall, Missoula, MT 59812-7056
\n406-243-4956
\nmeg.traci@mso.umt.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Have Healthy Teeth<\/em> worked with members of People First<\/em> chapters in Helena and Missoula to implement and evaluate low-cost oral health self-management and prevention strategies that establish good oral health behaviors. The program\u2019s key elements were oral hygiene self-management and peer mentoring to assist with compliance. People First Missoula<\/em> trained peer mentors in Helena who subsequently trained other peer mentors as the program expanded to additional Montana People First<\/em> chapters.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Montana Community Health Centers:<\/strong> These private, non-profit, consumer-directed healthcare corporations provide quality, cost-effective and comprehensive primary and preventive care to medically under-served and uninsured people. Most provide dental services.<\/p>\n

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Billings:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Deering Community Health Center
\n<\/strong>Deering Community Health Center Dental Clinic
\n123 S. 27th St., Billings, MT59107
\n406-247-3333
\nlila@ycchd.org<\/a>
\nHours: 7:00 \u2013 6:00 M-F<\/p>\n

Healthcare for the Homeless Volunteer Program<\/strong> (406) 651-6421<\/p>\n

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile<\/strong> (406) 238-6008<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Bozeman:<\/strong> Gallatin Community Clinic
\n<\/strong>(406) 585-8701
\nHours: 8:00 \u2013 4:30 M -Th<\/p>\n

Butte: Community Health Center<\/strong> (with satellites in Sheridan and Dillon)
\nCommunity Health Center Dental Clinic
\n445 Centennial Drive, Butte, MT 59702
\n406-496-6007
\ncster@in-tch.com<\/a>
\nHours: 8:00 \u2013 5:00 M,F; 8:00 \u2013 2:00 T; Closed W & Th<\/p>\n

Great Falls:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Community Health Care Center, Inc.
\n<\/strong>Community Health Care Center Dental Clinic
\nCascade City-County Health Dept.,
\n115 4th Ave. South, Great Falls, MT 59405-4597
\n406-791-9267
\nloney@co.cascade.mt.us<\/a>
\nHours: 8:00 \u2013 5:00 M – F by appointment<\/p>\n

Montana State University College Of Technology
\nDental Clinic <\/strong>
\n(800) 446-2698 or (406) 771-4300
\nHours: 8:00 \u2013 1:00 M & T by appointment<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Helena Cooperative Health Center, Inc<\/strong>.
\nCooperative Health Center Dental Clinic
\n1930 9th Ave., Ste. 207, Helena, MT 59601
\n406-457-8928
\nkwilson@co.lewis-clark.mt.us<\/a>
\nHours: 8:00 \u2013 2:30 M & F Walk-ins; 8:00 \u2013 5:00 T,W,Th<\/p>\n

Libby – Lincoln County Community Health Center, Inc.
\n<\/strong>Lincoln County Community Dental Clinic
\n711 California Ave., Libby, MT 59923
\n406-293-3755
\nmaria@lcchc.org<\/a>
\nHours: 9:00 \u2013 5:00 M-F<\/p>\n

Livingston Community Health Partners, Inc<\/strong>.
\nCommunity Health Partners Dental Practice
\n126 S. Main St., Livingston, MT 59047
\n406-222-4777
\nlfrancis@CHPhealth.org<\/a>
\nHours: 8:00 \u2013 5:00 M,W,F; 11:00 \u2013 7:00 T,Th<\/p>\n

Missoula – Partnership Health Center, Inc.
\n<\/strong>Partnership Health Center Dental Clinic
\n323 W. Alder, Missoula, MT 59802
\n406-829-4185
\nmahne@phc.missoula.mt.us<\/a>
\nHours: 8:00 \u2013 5:00 M; 9:00 \u2013 5:00 T; 8:30 \u2013 4:00 W, Th, F<\/p>\n

Montana Migrant Council, Inc.<\/strong> (406) 248-3149<\/p>\n

Mobile Dental Clinic<\/strong> – Serving Carbon, Dawson, Treasure, Rosebud, Richland, Bighorn, Yellowstone, Beaverhead, Flathead and Lake Counties (Each site serves 1- 5 counties)<\/p>\n

Indian Health Service<\/strong> – Billings Area Office (406) 247-7120
\nDental clinics located in Browning, Crow Agency, Lodge Grass, Pryor, Polson, Pablo, St. Ignatius, Harlem, Hays, Poplar, Wolf Point, Lame Deer, and Box Elder<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Urban Indian Clinic <\/strong>(406) 449-5796<\/p>\n

Helena Indian Alliance<\/strong> \u2013 Leo Pocha Clinic – Serving Great Falls, Butte and Helena
\nHours: 8:00 \u2013 4:00 M-F<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Montana Dental Association:<\/a><\/p>\n

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Donated Dental Services<\/a> Free, comprehensive dental treatment for those who cannot afford treatment due to financial limitations associated with their age or disabilities. Currently, nearly 150 dentists and more than 65 dental laboratories across Montana serve as volunteers for DDS. The Montana Dental Association donates office space for the program coordinator.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Montana Dental Hygienists Association<\/a><\/p>\n

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS)<\/a> :<\/p>\n

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Family and Community Health Bureau<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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Medicaid Services Bureau<\/a> (800) 362-8312<\/p>\n

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Dental Program Manager (406) 444-3182<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Montana Children\u2019s Health Insurance Plan<\/a> (CHIP) (877) 543-7669<\/p>\n

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CHIP Dental Program Officer (406) 444-7046<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Public Health and Human Safety Division<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program<\/a><\/p>\n

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Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Plan, Extended through 2010<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Oral Health Program<\/a> Promotes dental health activities designed to encourage good dental health practices and to help prevent dental cavities, gum disease and oral cancer. Activities focus on education to promote good dental health and risk reduction activities to reduce the occurrence of dental disease. Identifies dental health resources available for local health departments, daycares and Head Start programs and collaborates with the dental community, public\/private schools, local health departments, tribes and others concerned with dental promotion activities.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Montana Primary Care Association<\/a>
\n900 N. Montana Ave., Helena, MT 59601
\n406-442-2750
\nmbfrideres@mtpca.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>National Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

Academy of General Dentistry<\/a><\/p>\n

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry<\/a><\/p>\n

American Academy of Periodontology<\/a> provides information for individuals with diabetes.<\/p>\n

American Dental Association<\/a>. Provides Tips for People with Special Needs<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

American Dental Hygienists Association<\/a> Has a Diabetes Fact Sheet <\/em>and information on nutrition for oral health.<\/p>\n

Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors<\/a><\/p>\n

Dentistry for the Disabled Child and Adult <\/a>A dentist who treats patients with disabilities is the author of this site. He lists educational materials and resources, and gives advice on finding a dentist for a person with a disability, on dental hygiene for people with disabilities, and on bruxism (teeth-grinding).<\/p>\n

FACES: The National Craniofacial Association<\/a> Organization for people with facial differences.<\/p>\n

Family Village<\/a> (dental page) The Family Village web site integrates online information, resources, and communication opportunities for people with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for disability services and support providers. The dental page links to resources on the dental needs of people with disabilities.<\/p>\n

National Dental Association<\/a> Premier dental organization for ethnic minorities represents 10,000 dentists, students, hygienists, assistants, spouses, and the communities they serve. It is the parent organization of the Student National Dental Association, and umbrella to the National Dental Hygienists Association & the National Dental Assistants Association.<\/p>\n

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research<\/a>.<\/p>\n

National Maternal and Child Health Oral Resource Center<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publication: Oral Health for Children with Special Health Care Needs: Priorities for Action <\/em> Recommendations from an MCHB Expert Meeting<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse<\/a><\/p>\n

Nicotine Anonymous<\/a> Non-Profit 12-Step Fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives.<\/p>\n

Online Guide to Quitting<\/a> includes tobacco cessation resources, expert advice and support, referrals to local resources, tools for individuals and professionals, and more.<\/p>\n

Special Olympics Special Smiles<\/em><\/a> Special Smiles<\/em> is a core component of the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes initiative which focuses on improving the health of Special Olympics athletes. Special Smiles provides access to dental care for athletes and others with intellectual disabilities at Special Olympics games in each state and around the world.<\/p>\n

Tobacco Information and Prevention Source<\/a> at the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion<\/p>\n

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