Dental care is the number one unmet health care need for Ohio children.
Fifty-one percent of Ohio third graders have a history of tooth decay and 19 percent have untreated cavities.
CANCELED Children's Oral Health Action Team Forum Oct. 5 CANCELED
Oral Health Isn't Optional! A Report on the Oral health of Ohioans and Their Access to Dental Care, 2011 (pdf)
Children's Oral Health Matters February 2011 (white paper)
Our Vision
The Children's Oral Health Action Team was created to make sure Ohio Children have healthy teeth and gums. The best way to do this is to make good, comprehensive oral care available to all children in our state regardless of family income. We're also working to educate the public and health care professionals about the need for preventive care.We're Taking Action
Health care professionals and organizations well versed in children's oral health practices and policy make up our coalition. Pediatricians, family doctors, school nurses, children's hospitals and children's advocates from all corners of Ohio are members of the Action Team.Oral Health Isn't Optional! A Report on the Oral health of Ohioans and Their Access to Dental Care, 2011 (pdf)
Children's Oral Health Matters February 2011 (white paper)
