Community Water Fluoridation
The Wisconsin Dental Hygienists’ Association strongly supports community water fluoridation as a safe, effective, and equitable public health measure. The Association urges dental professionals, policymakers, and community leaders to support and maintain water fluoridation programs to ensure continued access to this crucial public health tool.
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Help Spread Fluoridation Facts in Wisconsin!
Tap Into Healthy Teeth was developed to raise public awareness on the safety and benefits of community water fluoridation among the general public, health professionals and water operators. This website will provide comprehensive, evidence-based information and resources on community water fluoridation in Wisconsin.
For more information about community water fluoridation you can contact the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Public Health at [email protected].
Wisconsin Dental Professionals: New Fluoridation Resources Available
Over 80% of Wisconsinites on public water benefit from optimal fluoridation, thanks to strong advocacy from dental professionals. To support ongoing efforts, the Wisconsin Oral Health Program (OHP) has created new resources to help dental providers address community water fluoridation (CWF) issues. These include:
PowerPoint templates
Elevator speeches
Fast facts
Community leader outreach templates
Social media post templates
To access these materials, contact OHP at [email protected].
Oral Health Program: Fluoride and Community Water Fluoridation
Clinical Practice Resources
WI-DHA is providing you with a comprehensive set of clinical practice resources tailored for dental hygienists and health professionals. It includes various publications from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, guidelines for clinical practice, tools and toolkits for collaborative care, and educational materials related to oral health issues.
Key topics covered include aerosol-generating procedures, silver diamine fluoride, tobacco cessation, oral cancer prevention, and mental health resources. The site also offers specialized information for pediatric care, such as caries management and oral health during pregnancy. Overall, it serves as a vital resource for maintaining licensure, accessing scholarships & grants, and enhancing professional competency in dental hygiene practice.
For more detailed information, please visit ADHA Resources.
Educational Flyers
Dental Therapy Resource Guide
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are a key component of the nation’s health safety net, providing essential primary and preventive care in underserved communities across the United States. Today, over 1,400 health center organizations provide care to 30 million patients at 14,000 delivery sites nationwide.
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documents for Dental Therapy Resource Guide
Schedule your Baby’s First Appointment by Age 1:
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends scheduling an appointment when the first tooth appears or no later than baby’s first birthday. Infographic Provided by: Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition (WOHC)
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documents for patient education
Poor Oral Health is Connected to Poor Overall Health:
In recent years, medical professionals have begun to see a large correlation between oral health and overall health, including the mind and body. Infographic Provided by: Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition (WOHC) & Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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documents for patient education
The Oral Health of Wisconsin’s Older Adults:
The Burden of oral disease among Wisconsin adults age 65 and older is significant. Many grew up without the protective benefits ofo water fluoridation or dental sealants, and now face new barriers to accessing dental care. Infographic Provided by: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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documents for patient education
Support the Profession
The ADHA Institute for Oral Health (IOH) provides thousands of dollars each year, to advance the profession of Dental Hygiene through scholarship, research and service. These monies have been awarded as scholarships to dental hygiene students, as Research Grants to those expanding the scope of dental hygiene and as Community Service Grants to dental hygienists’ providing oral health care and education for communities.
Learn more about Supporting the Profession at this page on the WI-DHA website link.
