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Teledentistry

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OHRC Publications

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Holt K, Kolo S, Louie R. 2025. Title V national performance measure on preventive dental visit: Strategies for success. Washington, DC: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, 23 pp

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Washington, DC 20057

E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.mchoralhealth.org
Available from the website.

This practice guide provides information to help state Title V maternal and child health programs in their implementation of the national performance measure on preventive dental visit. It also provides sample evidence-based or evidence-informed strategy measures (ESMs), possible data sources for ESMs, and a list of resources. Programs can also use this information to assist in the implementation of oral-health-related state performance measures. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

     


OHRC Library

This section contains recent materials, not including OHRC-produced materials.


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American Dental Education Association. 2021. Comparison of state statutes and regulations that address requirements and permissible practices for teledentistry conducted by oral health practitioners. Washington, DC: American Dental Education Association, 7 pp

American Dental Education Association
655 K Steet, N.W., Suite 800
Washington, DC 20001

Telephone: (202) 289-7201
Fax: (202) 289-7204
Website: http://www.adea.org
Available from the website.

This chart presents a comparison of state teledentistry and telehealth policies to provide a reference to whether a state’s laws and regulations address these topics. The report is intended as a companion to compilations of teledentistry state status and regulations.


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Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors. 2021. Best practice approach: Teledentistry--Opportunities for expanding the capacity and reach of the oral healthcare system. Reno, NV: Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors, 16 pp

Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors
3858 Cashill Boulevard
Reno, NV 89509

Telephone: (775) 626-5008
Fax: (775) 626-9268
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.astdd.org
Available from the website.

This report discusses the role of teledentistry in reducing barriers that communities and populations face when seeking oral health care. It is intended to serve as a framework for states and territories to use in identifying opportunities and strategies for how to incorporate teledentistry into their oral-health-delivery systems. Topics include background and rationale, guidelines and recommendations, best practice criteria, and state practice examples.


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Center for Connected Health Policy. 2024. State telehealth laws and reimbursement policies report, fall 2024. Sacramento, CA: Center for Connected Health Policy, 1 web resource

Center for Connected Health Policy
2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 180
Sacramento, CA 95833

E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.cchpca.org
Available from the website.

This report provides a guide to telehealth-related policies, laws, and regulations for all states and the District of Columbia. The report contains information about Medicaid policy trends, including common telehealth Medicaid policy expansions. Also discussed are professional practice standards, private payer reimbursement, online prescribing, and consent laws and requirements. Information about licensure requirements by state for health professionals providing telehealth is incuded.


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Glassman P, Sanchez AM. 2023. Teledentistry regulation and policy guidance: A toolkit for dental boards, policymakers, providers, and oral health care advocates for promoting access and quality care through teledentistry. Boston, MA: CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, 10 pp

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
465 Medford Street
Boston, MA 02129-1454

Telephone: (617) 886-1700
Website: https://www.carequest.org
Available from the website.

This toolkit focuses on how teledentistry can be used to maintain oral health and improve access to oral health care. It is intended for for dental boards, policymakers, health professionals, and advocates. The toolkit provides background information and discusses technology and practice and payment as they relate to teledentistry. A note for policymakers is included.


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National Network for Oral Health Access. 2021. Teledentistry user guide. Denver, CO: National Network for Oral Health Access, 32 pp

National Network for Oral Health Access
181 East 56th Avenue, Suite 410
Denver, CO 80216

Telephone: (303) 957-0635
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nnoha.org
Available from the website.

This guide provides an overview of teledentistry and how it is being used in community health center (CHCs) oral health programs. It discusses the increased use of teledentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic and provides tools for implementing teledentistry. Promising practices from the field are described, and a summary of federal and state policies related to teledentistry is included. The guide also presents an introduction to the National Network for Oral Health Access’s Teledentistry Learning Collaborative, which is composed of 11 CHC oral health programs across the United States.


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National Network for Oral Health Access. 2022. Teledentistry in community health centers: Planning checklist and readiness assessment. Denver, CO: National Network for Oral Health Access, 9 pp

National Network for Oral Health Access
181 East 56th Avenue, Suite 410
Denver, CO 80216

Telephone: (303) 957-0635
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nnoha.org
Available from the website.

This checklist and readiness assessment provides information to help community health centers determine whether teledentistry is an appropriate strategy for their center to implement and to assist in planning its implementation. It discusses leadership vision and support, infrastructure, policies, and protocols to review in evaluating whether to add teledentistry as a service.

     

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