AT Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health ALASKA GLOBAL OUTREACH PROGRAM
Dec 08, 2014
AT Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health
ALASKA GLOBAL OUTREACH PROGRAM
AlaskaPopulation 698,473 (2009)
Ethnic breakdown:White 70%Black 4.1%American Indian & Alaska Natives 15.2%Asian 4.6%
Alaska Outreach villages:•Fort Yukon•Arctic Village
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
According to the Alaska Oral Health Plan 2008-2012, 87.3% of third graders who are Alaska Natives have had a cavity – compared with the national average of 52%.
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/DPH/wcfh/Oralhealth/docs/Oral-Health-Plan.pdf
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Additionally, 43.5% of Alaska Native third graders have untreated tooth decay – compared to the national average of 29%
http://www.hss.state.ak.us/DPH/wcfh/Oralhealth/docs/Oral-Health-Plan.pdf
FORT YUKON, AK
Treated 72 children in the village (50%)
Completed treatment on 58 children
Treatment included:• 72 Exams, cleanings, fluoride• 26 X-rays• 145 Sealants• 54 Fillings• 7 Stainless steel crowns• 10 Extractions
ARCTIC VILLAGE, AK
Treated 25 children in the village (78%)
Completed treatment on 16 children
Treatment included:• 25 Exams, cleanings, fluoride• 28 X-rays• 50 Sealants• 47 Fillings• 3 Extractions
USE OF FUNDS
Portable Nomad x-ray system and laptop
• Use annually on our Alaska Outreach program
• Use throughout the year at the Special Care Clinic at Dental Care West
THANK YOU