Fluoride Varnish
Mini-Summit
May 16, 2008 -- Kansas State Historical Museum, 6425 SW 6th
Ave., Topeka
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Participation is free and lunch will be provided. Registrations are limited to the first 100 persons. Registration deadline: May 8
Two hours of continuing education are available for dentists and hygienists.
Registration for the Mini-Summit is now open. Register online today to reserve your spot!
Fluoride Varnish
has been found to be effective in preventing caries on permanent teeth. And recently, has been shown to prevent or reduce caries in the primary teeth of young children.
How are we doing in expanding utilization in Kansas of this proven technique to reduce decay, especially in children?
What are the opportunities to expand application of fluoride varnish in dental offices, medical practices, social service sites, and other settings?
The Purpose
The Fluoride Varnish Mini-Summit is a day to explore these and other questions about fluoride varnish with:
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dentists
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hygienists
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dental assistants
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physicians
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physician assistants
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nurse practitioners
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nurses
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oral health advocates
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early child care leaders
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office practice managers
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insurers
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community leaders.
Tracy Garland, former president of Washington Dental Services Foundation and a leader in developing new delivery systems for fluoride varnish in Washington State, will facilitate our day.
Registration for the Mini-Summit is now open - click here to register online.
Program
Fluoride Varnish Mini-Summit
| 10:00 | Welcome | Kim Moore, President, United Methodist Health Ministry Fund |
| 10:15 | Fluoride Varnish in Kansas: Progress to Date | Panelists: Dr. Paul Kittle, Pediatric Dentist, Leavenworth; and from the Office of Oral Health, KDHE -- Kathy Weno, DDS; Maggie Smet, RDH; and Lisa House, RDH |
| 11:15 | Looking Outside Kansas: Other Approaches | Tracy Garland, Consultant, Seattle, Washington (additional presenter to be named) |
| 12:00 | The Questions of Our Discussion | Teresa Schwab, Executive Director, Oral Health Kansas |
| 12:15 | Box Lunch | Group discussion begins |
| 1:30 | Ideas and Next Steps | A panel presentation from the groups; Tracy Garland facilitating |
| 2:30 | Final Comments & Adjournment |
Co-sponsored by the Office of Oral Health, Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Oral Health Kansas; Kansas Dental Association; Kansas Dental Hygienist Association; Kansas Academy of Family Physicians; Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics; and the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund
Questions? Contact Kim Moore, President
United Methodist Health Ministry Fund
620-662-8586 | kmoore@healthfund.org