PARTNERS
First Tooth Advisory Board
The First Tooth Advisory Board currently meets bi-monthly to provide advice and oversight regarding project direction; lead discussions related to allocation and management of project resources; and share responsibility for the identification and optimization of resources to sustain project services beyond the three-year grant period. The First Tooth Advisory Board is chaired by the State Oral Health Program Manager and has grown to 22 key individuals and representatives of project stakeholders from several organizations.
Oregon Oral Health Coalition’s Early Childhood Caries Prevention Committee
Since 2002, the Oregon Oral Health Unit and the Oregon Oral Health Coalition’s Early Childhood Caries Prevention Committee have been leveraging expertise and other resources to facilitate community-based Early Childhood Cavities Prevention programs. First Tooth represents a culmination of significant efforts and collaboration.
Washington Dental Service Foundation
American Academy of Pediatrics Oral Health Initiative
The First Tooth curriculum, training tools, and educational materials were developed to aid medical and dental providers of pediatric patients in delivering oral health services. The curriculum and tools were adapted or used with permission from the Washington Dental Service Foundation and the American Academy of Pediatrics Oral Health Initiative.
Other key stakeholders First Tooth is working with include:
- State WIC Program
- Local Dental Societies
- Medicaid Managed Care Dental Organizations (Advantage, Capitol, etc.)
- State and Local Head Starts
Further Comprehensive Training
For more comprehensive training on early childhood caries, please contact these resources:
