2013 Dental Salary & Job Satisfaction Survey

April 19th, 2013 2:04pm - Posted By: Mitsuko Ikeda

 The National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) is conducting a 2013 Dental Salary & Job Satisfaction Survey at Health Centers nationwide through a partnership with Dr. Kenneth A. Bolin, a public health dentist and former FQHC dental director. One of the most frequently requested items from Health Center administrators and dental staff is information on salaries, recruitment of oral health providers, and job satisfaction related to retention of those providers. NNOHA believes that the information gathered will be very valuable to all Health Centers.

* CEOs and Executive Directors: Please follow this link to complete the survey for FQHC CEOs and Executive Directors: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R9VY57C.  Even if your FQHC does not have an on-site dental program, please answer several questions at the beginning of the survey.

* Dental Providers: If you are a ...

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NNOHA Welcomes Membership Services and Office Support Coordinator, Terri Means to the Team

March 26th, 2013 12:06pm

In March Terri Means joined NNOHA as the new Membership Services and Office Support Coordinator. Terri Means previously worked as the Director of Operations for the Colorado Association of Family Medicine Residencies, Colorado Institute on Family Medicine and the Commission on Family Medicine providing program management, facilitation and logistical support for all three boards. Terri created recruitment and retention strategies for the nine family medicine residency programs in Colorado. Terri worked with various communities in Colorado to address physician workforce issues in rural and underserved portions of the state. Terri is a founding board member of Own Your Own Health a not-for-profit that encourages patients to take ownership of their own healthcare. Terri has been a Governor appointed member of the J1/Conrad 30 Visa Committee since 2010. I am excited to join NNOHA and look forward to learning more about oral health. I have enjoyed working with members in the past a ...

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Flu Season Tips by Shannon Pace Brinker

March 12th, 2013 11:07am

Flu season started early this year with an increase in flu activity almost a month early1. The earliest reported to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since 2003-2004. Influenza often peaks in January to February, in 29 states are now reporting high levels of influenza-like illness.

Each year, one flu virus of each kind is used to produce seasonal influenza vaccine 2.During 2011-2012, 132.8 million doses of flu vaccine were distributed in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older to protect against this potentially serious disease.

Flu vaccines are designed to protect against three influenza viruses that experts predict will be the most common during the upcoming season. The three kinds of influenza viruses that commonly circulate among people today. Viruses: A, B, and C. Type A and B cause the annual influenza epidemics that have up ...

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American Academy of Family Physicians: Office Champions Tobacco Cessation FQHC Project

February 27th, 2013 9:23am - Posted By: Maria Smith

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is sponsoring the Office Champions Tobacco Cessation Project, designed to integrate tobacco cessation activities into the daily office routines of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC). 

The facility must be an FQHC and there must be a physician on staff who is an active member of the AAFP. As part of the project, the AAFP will educate “Office Champions” through an online training module, live teleconferences, and a practice manual.

Practices selected to participate will receive materials for patients, and practices that complete the program will receive $2,000 to cover administrative costs and will be recognized for excellence in tobacco cessation. Supported by Pfizer Inc., the AAFP is seeking 20 FQHCs to take part in the project by the application deadline, March 22. For more information, visi ...

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New Workforce Resources on NHSC Programs and Health Center Careers

February 21st, 2013 9:19am - Posted By: Maria Smith

Developed in response to inquiries from dental and dental hygiene students, NNOHA is very pleased to announce two new Workforce resources:

Developed with assistance from the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), this fact sheet outlines the NHSC Loan Repayment and Scholarship Programs, and addresses the most frequently asked questions from dental students, dentists and dental hygienists. This fact sheet is meant to spark interest in the programs and guide individuals on where to find more information. 

To help students become more familiar with the diverse and rewarding opportunities a Health Center career has to offer, this list of FAQs describes the characteristics of a Health Center, types of dental procedures performed, re ...

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Special Message From NNOHA President Regarding Dr. Neal Demby

February 15th, 2013 10:12am - Posted By: Jennifer Hein

A special message from NNOHA President, Wayne Cottam

Dear NNOHA Family,

One of the unique aspects of our organization is the close knit nature of our association.  Not only are we engaged in a common effort to improve the oral health of others, but as we meet, especially at the NPOHC and other conferences, we build and renew friendships and personal bonds that last our careers.  Furthermore, we reach out to network and support each other.  It is in this spirit that I send this message to all of you.  While I admit that it may at first seem somewhat out of place, I feel it is in the spirit of what NNOHA stands for.

Dr. Neal Demby has been a long time member of NNOHA and a vital friend, advocate and Board member.  He has also been the visionary leader of the Lutheran Medical Center Residency Program that places residents throughout the country.

Some time ago, Neal was diagnosed with a kidney disea ...

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Share Your Fundraising Strategies

February 5th, 2013 1:56pm - Posted By: Jennifer Hein

Last month Jim Kitch, the Vice President in Sales and Marketing at ADI Mobile Health introduced the topic of fundraising strategies in NNOHA's January Weekly Digest. To follow up on this discussion, NNOHA encourages you to comment below to share your successful fundraising stories with other NNOHA members. For questions, please contact info@nnoha.org.

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NNOHA Welcomes Innodent to the Corporate Advisory Committee

February 5th, 2013 9:44am - Posted By: Jennifer Hein

A special message from Innodent to the NNOHA membership. "Innodent takes pride in their clients, knowing we are working diligently to achieve superior service that would be of great benefit. Our clients’ range from Community Health Centers to group practices to private dentists. Therefore, specifically to Community Health Centers, we have decided to offer prices lower than other laboratories. We have also decided to keep the concept simple by creating flat rates. For example, we provide flat rate shipping or a flat rate of $189 for dentures form start to finish.  Innodent feels this simplicity will be attractive to you, the customer and the finance departments.

Our goal is to maintain a one on one relationship with our clients, regardless of location. Our philosophy is to work together to create what will be the best environment for everyone, while providing you quality products at a low price with quick turnaround times. W ...

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FY 2013 New Access Point Funding Opportunity Announcement

January 22nd, 2013 10:11am - Posted By: Jennifer Hein

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) is pleased to announce the release of HRSA-13-228: NEW ACCESS POINT (NAP) grant competition, funded by the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148).

The purpose of the Health Center Program New Access Point funding opportunity is to improve the health of the Nation’s underserved communities and vulnerable populations by increasing access to comprehensive, culturally competent, quality primary health care services. New Access Point grants awarded under the Health Center Program, authorized by section 330 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 254b), support new service delivery sites for the provision of comprehensive primary and preventive health care services. Subject to the availability of appropriated funds, HRSA anticipates awarding approximately $19 million to support an estimated 25 New Access Points gr ...

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CMS Learning Lab on Quality Improvement

January 22nd, 2013 9:51am - Posted By: Jennifer Hein

 The Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) invites you to the third CMS Learning Lab: Improving Oral Health Through Access on the topic

"Quality Improvement Processes: An Introduction for Medicaid and CHIP Dental Programs"

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET

We will be joined by experts from Mathematica and Dr. Jim Crall to explore the principles of quality improvement in the context of Medicaid and CHIP dental programs. The goal of the webinar is to provide states and oral health stakeholders with information about:

(1) the basic principles of a quality improvement process;
(2) how to apply those principles in Medicaid and CHIP dental programs toward improving access to dental care; and
(3) technical assistance resources available to help states explore this topic further.

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NNOHA Responds to Health Center Questions - Updated

January 16th, 2013 2:35pm - Posted By: Sonia Sheck

NNOHA has released an updated summary of responses to questions regarding the Health Center Application for the Oral Health Core Clinical Competency Pilot Project. Please CLICK HERE to read the updated Q&A. For more information about this opportunity, please read the Request for Proposals.

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NNOHA Welcomes Winter Volunteer

January 13th, 2013 10:09pm - Posted By: Jennifer Hein

Rachel Mundus has a strong passion for safety-net dentistry. She is an advocate for oral health education and helping people find a comprehensive dental home. Ms. Mundus is studying to become a pediatric public health dentist and working to improve access for dental services in her home state of Michigan and nationally. After receiving her B.A. from the University of Tennessee in 2011 in African-American Studies she has been working to develop children’s education programs, support community clinics, and serves on the Children's ToothFairy Foundation Board.  She lives in Detroit, is working with Remote Area Medical and the Michigan legislature to bring no-cost clinics to Michigan’s medically underserved areas, and is a post-Bachelor student at Wayne State University. Ms. Mundus is very honored to be volunteering with NNOHA to help influence policy and learn from the member’s successful program models to improve our Nation’s oral hea ...

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NNOHA Responds to Health Center Applicant Questions

January 11th, 2013 3:54pm - Posted By: Sonia Sheck

NNOHA has released a summary of responses to questions regarding the Health Center Application for the Oral Health Core Clinical Competency Pilot Project. Please CLICK HERE to read the Q&A. For more information about this opportunity, please read the Request for Proposals.

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Discount Available: AADP's Comprehensive Pediatric Dentistry for the General Practitioner

January 7th, 2013 7:39am - Posted By: Mitsuko Ikeda

Friday, April 05, 2013 - Sunday, April 07, 2013

The JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
500 Post Street, San Francisco, CA , 94102

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) offers this two and one half day course that provides practical information, based on proven science, so that you can provide the best care for your patients. A broad array of topics will be presented including restorative care, pulp therapy, trauma, behavior management, oral pathology, space management and minor tooth movement. The material will be presented by experts in pediatric dentistry using lectures and panel discussions. Participants will have additional opportunities for discussion and one-on-one learning with the experts during the included luncheons and breaks.

All NNOHA members can register for this course at the discounted AAPD member rate ...