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Michigan Oral Health Project for the Aging


Michigan Oral Health Project for the Aging (Michigan Senior Smile ...

The purpose of this report is to discuss the findings of an oral health senior screening project in two regions in Michigan focused on adults aged 65 and older.

Coalition for Oral Health For the Aging

​The Coalition for Oral Health for the Aging supports the promotion of oral health for the U.S. aging population through improving access to oral health care ...

Michigan Senior Smiles

The aging population will have an elevated risk of poor oral health over the younger generation due to additional challenges, such as physical impairments ...

Dental Public Health Activity - ASTDD

From this project, MDHHS developed a. Vulnerable Elderly Provider Directory for the state (http://www.micoha.org/provider-directory.html). In collaboration with ...

A Comprehensive Guide to Michigan Senior Dental Care | MCDC

With this comprehensive guide, you'll learn the importance of senior dental care, daily oral hygiene practices, and how to make an informed decision.

Michigan Oral Health Coalition

The Michigan Oral Health Coalition (MOHC) works to create a large, interconnected network of national, state and local advocates dedicated to working ...

Aging and Oral Health - Dental Implants - Michigan Periodontics

Aging and Oral Health · Electric Toothbrush. One of the best things you can do for your oral health, especially during your golden years, is to invest in an ...

Membership - Coalition for Oral Health For the Aging

2013: University of Michigan pre-doctoral dental student completed Stakeholders' Survey project ... oral health care for the elderly in the state of Michigan.

Oral health care is inaccessible to many Michiganders. This coalition ...

The Michigan Oral Health Coalition brings together a multitude of Michigan oral and general health partners to collaborate on improving oral health for all ...

The development of the Coalition for Oral Health for the Aging

From this project, Michigan Department of. Community Health developed a. Vulnerable Elderly Provider Directory. (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ mdch/7– ...

Dental Care for Michigan Seniors - ScholarWorks@GVSU

Seniors with limited dexterity or arthritis can have trouble maintaining brushing and flossing habits, contributing to oral health problems. -More Elderly with ...

Medicaid Waivers: A Vehicle to Improve Access to Oral Health and ...

Denture coverage was added in 2023, and the Kansas Legislature approved funding for preventive dental care for adults in 2024. Using Waivers to ...

New public health program improves oral health for Michigan's ...

In December 2023, the policy was changed, requiring children to have a dental screening before school entry for the 2024-25 school year. The ...

Healthy Aging - Michigan Health Endowment Fund

We fund projects that improve access to care, help residents to age in place, support caregivers and families, and build age-friendly communities that function ...

Healthy Aging: Oral Health for Older Adults

... dental care to residents in long-term care facilities in eastern Michigan. ... Project focuses on the needs of older adults.

Healthy Aging Initiative | Clinical and Public Health Research

It serves older adults (age 60+) and their caregivers living independently in central Michigan and older adults living in PVM Villages across Michigan. INCLUDE ...

Michigan Medicaid Addresses Social Determinants of Oral Health ...

Michigan Medicaid Addresses Social Determinants of Oral Health through Dental and Medical Contracts · Incorporating oral health into community health workers' ...

Jackson County (Michigan) Senior Smiles Survey

In 2011, the Michigan Department of Community Health was awarded a NACDD Oral Health Opportunity Grant to pilot a project focused on identifying the best ...

Announcing $15.2 Million in New Grant Awards

“Whenever possible, the Health Fund supports aging projects that are driven by and for Michigan communities—no one understands the needs of ...

Oral Health in Macomb County

Although the majority of. Macomb County seniors are obtaining dental care, cost is a barrier for those who are not. In partnership with the Michigan Oral Health ...