virginia department of health division of dental health adult oral health program

Virginia Department of HealthDivision of Dental Health

Adult Oral Health Program

Tonya McRae, RDH

Adult Oral Health Coordinator

Tonya.Mcrae@vdh.virginia.gov

Phone: 804-864-7785

Fax: 804-864-7783

Current Programs

Senior Smiles

Saving Smiles, Saving Lives - Oral Cancer

Oral Health – Total Wellness

Dental Hygiene for Long-Term Care Residents

Senior Smiles

Facts on senior populations

Physical changes that effect oral health as we age

Other factors that lead to oral neglect

Poor oral health impacts the body as a whole

What they can do to maintain those…

“Sunny Senior Smiles”

Educational Program for Seniors

Saving Smiles, Saving Lives

Oral Cancer in Virginia

Virginia ranks 22nd in mortality among all states17th highest mortality rate in the US for males of all racesAfrican-American males highest incidence rates (22.2% - 1998)Higher in most categories than U.S. average

SEER Cancer Registry

Saving Smiles, Saving LivesBarbershop Project Richmond Norfolk Statewide

Care Provider Reminders/Press ReleasesACS Partnership African-American Men’s Health Conference

Lay Health Ministry Partnerships Baptist General Convention - SPICES

Minority Health Coalition

Oral Health – Total Wellness

Oral Conditions Tooth Decay Gingivitis Periodontal Disease Oral Cancer Tooth Loss

Systemic Connections Heart Disease & Stroke Diabetes Pre-term, Low

Birthweight Births Lung Disease

Decreased Quality of Life

Oral Health – Total Wellness

What Can be Done to Promote Good Oral Health General Hygiene Alternative Cleaning Devices Attachments to Toothbrush Handles Adaptive Technologies Rinses Saliva Replacement Proper Oral Hygiene

Dental Care Long-Term Care Facility

Survey long-term care facilities – Crater Health DistrictEvaluate training needs of direct care staffProvide training and assistance for care giversWork with facilities to update protocols, procedures and new staff training materialDevelop a training module for care givers in long-term care facilities that can be disseminated statewide