As part of a Cooperative Agreement with the Health Resources and Services Administration, the National Network for Oral Health Access worked with Baylor College of Dentistry in 2013 to develop and administer a survey of Health Center oral health providers and executive directors. The purpose of the survey was...
NNOHA Operations Manual for Health Center Oral Health Programs: Chapter 5 – Workforce
This chapter provides helpful tools and resources for tackling the issues related to workforce, and addresses the following questions: What are the recommended staffing and equipment ratios? What staffing models are applicable for Health Center oral health programs? What are some recruitment strategies for Health Center oral health programs?...
NNOHA: Partnering with Academic Institutions and Residency Programs to Develop Service Learning Programs
This paper provides background on how Health Centers can partner with academic institutions or residency programs to offer service learning programs at Health Centers and thereby foster interest in Health Center careers among the next generation of oral health professionals. The paper explores different collaboration models and provides suggestions about issues for Health Centers to consider when...
Fulfilling Iowa’s Need for Dentists (FIND)
FIND is committed to connecting dentists and under-served communities with the resources needed to combat Iowa’s dental shortage, so that dental care is close to home for every Iowan. FIND can provide up to $100,000 in dental education financial assistance to new dentists dedicated to practicing in an under-served...