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OPERATIONS MANUAL

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Operations Manual for Health Center Oral Health Programs: Chapter 1 - Health Center Fundamentals

This chapter provides the basic information for those interested in having a successful oral health program.

Operations Manual: Chapter 1 - Health Center Fundamentals (NNOHA)(Version 2, updated October 2023)

Operations Manual for Health Center Oral Health Programs: Chapter 2 - Leadership

This chapter includes elements of leadership and has compiled  resources to assist members of the Health Center team in running a  strong practice.

Operations Manual: Chapter 2 - Leadership (NNOHA)(Version 2 - Updated 9/2023)

Operations Manual for Health Center Oral Health Programs: Chapter 3 - Financials

This chapter provides a general overview of the Health Center financial structure for oral health programs.

Operations Manual: Chapter 3 - Financials (NNOHA)(Version 2- Updated 11/2022)

Operations Manual for Health Center Oral Health Programs: Chapter 4 - Risk Management

This chapter provides strategies to deliver quality dental services  while reducing liabilities to protect the patient and the provider. 

Operations Manual: Chapter 4 - Risk Management (NNOHA)(Version 2 – Updated 11/2021)

Operations Manual for Health Center Oral Health Programs: Chapter 5 - Workforce and Staffing

This chapter provides helpful tools and resources for tackling the  issues related to workforce in Health Center oral health programs. 

Operations Manual: Chapter 5 - Workforce and Staffing (NNOHA)(Version 2 – Updated 8/2020)

Operations Manual for Health Center Oral Health Programs: Chapter 6 - Quality

This chapter explores Quality Improvement for health center dental programs. 

Operations Manual: Chapter 6 - Quality (NNOHA)(Version 2 – updated 10/2019)

Resources

Overview
Access to Care
Contracting for Dental Services
Integration
Medical & Dental Integration
Oral Health Core Clinical Competencies
Behavioral Health Integration
Mobile Dental Programs
Partnerships
School-Based Dental Programs
Start-Up & Expansion of Dental Services
Teledentistry
Clinical Resources
Caries Management
Diabetes
HIV
HPV
Opioids
Prenatal & Pediatrics
Other Clinical Topics
COVID-19
NNOHA Listening Sessions
Resources
Teledentistry Resources
Tools for Reopening
Vaccine Resources
Webinar Slides & Recording
Dental Forms Library
HRSA UDS Sealant Measure FAQ
OHI Toolkit
Background
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Option 1: Health Center with No Current Dental Services
Contracting for Direct Services
New Start-Up for Direct Services
Option 2: Currently Offers On-Site Dental Services
Expansion of Contracting Services
Expansion of On-Site Direct Services
Expansion/Addition of Off-Site Direct Services
Hospital-Based Care
Integration of Oral Health and Primary Care Practice
Mobile Dental Units / Portable Dental Programs
School-Based Health Programs
Teledentistry
Workforce Resources
Practice Management
Financial Management
Health Information Technology
Operations Manual
Risk Management
Other Dental Program Management Resources
Training Modules & Materials
Promising Practices
Access to Care
Clinical Excellence
Dental Program Management
Quality Improvement & Value Based Care
Dental Dashboard
Measurement Resources
Spanish Translated Materials
Teledentistry
Workforce
Academic Partnerships
Dental Assistant Training Materials
Recruitment & Retention
Webinars Slides & Recordings
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Operations Manual

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