Presenters: Dr. Paul Glassman, Dr. Yogita Thakur and Manufou Liaiga Anoa’i

Description:

• Overview of the history, benefits, and current use of and expansion of telehealth connected teams and Virtual Dental Homes (VDH) to improve oral health for children in Head Start programs.  Background on opportunities to influence state policy to create welcoming environments for this system.
• A perspective of a dental provider.  Why the VDH system has allowed the Ravenswood Family Health Center to better meet its mission by expanding care into 27 sites in San Mateo county.  Brief overview of how Ravenswood makes this work
• A perspective of a Head Start agency.  Why this system has helped IHSD meets its mission and help the children served have and maintain good oral health.

Resources

PowerPoint pt. I – PDF

PowerPoint pt. II – PDF