Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Surveillance systems provide information necessary for public health decision-making. A comprehensive public health surveillance system routinely collects data on health outcomes, risk factors and intervention strategies for the whole population or representative samples of the population.

The Missouri Oral Health Surveillance System consists of the elements listed below.

Oral Health in Missouri 2014: A Burden Report by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Emergency Department Utilization for Dental Complaints NEW!

Adult Oral Health Assessment Executive Summary 2009

Oral Health Workforce Information for Missouri

Dental Hygiene Workforce Analysis NEW!
Dentists Workforce Analysis NEW!
Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas 2017

Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Chronic Disease Indicators (CDI) page at http://www.cdc.gov/cdi/. The CDI website provides access to a wide range of key indicators for the surveillance of chronic diseases, conditions, and risk factors - including oral health.

Oral Health

Information for Professionals

Silver Diamine Fluoride Dental Curriculum For Teachers Dental Guide For School Nurses Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training Introductory Video Student Loan Repayment For Dentists, Nurses and Physicians Information For Physicians Topical Fluoride Varnish Program For Schools Prescribing Fluoride Supplements Oral Care for People with Developmental Disabilities Safe Opioid Prescribing for Acute Dental Pain - Online Continuing Education Program - Free 1 hour CME for Dentists

Locate Low-Cost Dental Services

Clinic Locator For Medicaid And Sliding Fee Dental Services Donated Dental Services For Disabled, Elderly And Chronically Ill Elks Mobile Dental Program For Children With Special Healthcare Needs Midwest Special Needs Trust Missouri Mission of Mercy National Association Of Free And Charitable Clinics Reduced Dental Care Resources Map Smiles Change Lives Braces For Children Transportation Services

Missouri Oral Health Plan 2015-2020

Missouri Oral Health Surveillance System

Emergency Department Utilization For Dental Complaints Surveillance Home Page Oral Health Burden Report

Oral Health Education

Fluoridation Land Of Smiles Video Literature Oral Health Curriculum For Teachers Preventive Services Program Brochure

Dental Sealant Program

Preventive Services Program (PSP)

Water Fluoridation

Fluoridation Brochure Fluoridation Map of Missouri Water Fluoridation Fact

Dental Resources for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services - Bureau of Special Health Care Needs Missouri Department of Mental Health - Division of Developmental Disabilities Missouri Department of Mental Health - Division of Developmental Disabilities Tip Sheet Oral Care for People with Developmental Disabilities Elk's Mobile Dental Program National Institutes of Health Oral Health Infographic on Older Adults with Disabilities

Oral Health Careers

Contact

Office of Dental Health
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570

Phone: 573-751-6219 or (toll-free) 800-891-7415
Fax: 573-522-8146

Email: oralhealth@health.mo.gov

Oral Health Surveillance