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Promoting Use of Childhood Dental Benefits Covered Under Medicaid and CHIP to Catch Up on Care

URL 1: https://www.insurekidsnow.gov/webinars-videos/webinars/20210218/index.html

Date Developed: 2/18/2021. Source: InsureKidsNow.gov. Presenter(s): Natalia I. Chalmers DDS, MDSc, PhD. Type: Webinar. Level: Introductory. Length: 54 minutes.

Annotation

In this webinar, Dr. Natalia I. Chalmers, D.D.S., M.H.Sc., Ph.D., a pediatric dentist and Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, who also served as Dental Officer within the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, discusses trends in oral health services among those enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP and how early intervention can promote oral health outcomes among children. Campaign resources organizations can use in outreach and enrollment efforts to promote oral health year-round, including print materials, social media posts and graphics, newsletter articles, were featured.

Learning Objectives

• Learn the impact of poor pediatric oral health.

• Explore why dental coverage and access matters.

• Learn the role of parents in children's oral health coverage and access.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UE8MC25742; MCH Navigator for $225,000/year. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.