The document summarizes discussions from the 2014 National Children's Oral Health Zone Program Summit. It outlines current and expanding oral health zones in the US and initiatives to promote children's oral health, including establishing an oral health badge for Girl Scouts. It also describes resources and programs from organizations like America's ToothFairy, including their My Smile Matters mentoring program and Youth Awards. Finally, it discusses the potential of disruptive technologies like 3D printing for dental applications.

1. Update for the Saskatchewan Oral Health Coalition October 27, 2014

2. Report on North America National Children’s Oral Health Zone Program Summit
June 12-13, 2014 Rock Hill, South Carolina

3. In U.S.A., current oral health zones are:
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Washington DC – funded by Denta Quest
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San Francisco Bay Area – funded by Invisalign
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Orange County California – funded by Larry & Helen Hoog Foundation
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Minnesota – funded by Delta Dental

4. Oral Health Zones expanding to:
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Arkansas – working through a coalition.
Delta Dental may fund.
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Indiana
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North Carolina
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Saskatchewan
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Texas
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West Virginia

5. New Initiatives and Audiences:
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Girl Scouts will be able to earn an Oral Health badge.
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Boy Scouts and 4-H plan to have the same badge concept.
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Ability to register entire classrooms for the Kid’s Club.
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NCOHF are in discussion with national groups representing pharmacists and speech-language pathologists.

6. My Smile Matters
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High School mentoring program
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Pro bono work for kids in need  can lead to
Dentist with Distinction
•“Got Wings” cards – like we have here for a variety of community donations. Youth that raise $30 receive a T-shirt

7. My Smile Matters
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Travel Scholarship to Summit with Youth Awards (8 per year).
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Student-created Public Service Announcements.
•Community – Canvassing Kids

8. My Smile Matters
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ToothFairy tips in health professional’s offices.
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Youth Advisory Council  ToothFairy

9. ToothFairy Kid’s Club
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Monthly tips and activities – age appropriate.
•Partnerships advertised.
•En masse registration – by classroom.

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Currently 600 dental hygienists reach 200 students monthly, using community resource kit:
–Elementary schools
–High schools
–Health fairs
–Head start programs
–Private practice

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Any dental hygienist, dental therapist, or dental assistant can register for the Esther Wilkins program, and receive a community resources kit.
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Must commit to 4 activities a year using the resource.
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http://www.ncohf.org/our-programs/esther- wilkins-education-program

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http://issuu.com/amertoothfairy/docs/projectplans_packet_v2
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http://issuu.com/amertoothfairy/docs/msm_fundraisingpacket_v2_lr_ab1e7c0d58f0d5

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Colleges of Dentistry
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Colleges of Nursing
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Colleges of Pharmacy
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Mini-grants to community groups
(e.g.: egg/fluoride experiment)
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Banners for outreach
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Local chapters

14. Tomorrows SMILES
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Dentist of Distinction – highlight dentists that improve the oral health of vulnerable children and youth.
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Press release
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Social media
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Newsletter
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Dentist can customize to practice  ToothFairy Certificate, Kid’s Club Membership
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Can provide screening and “shepherd to care” (e.g.: College of Dentistry alumni.)

15. National Oral Health Month (February in the U.S., April in Canada)
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Smile Drives– donations from the community (at places such as Walmart) of toothbrushes, dental floss, and toothpaste.
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Fundraising templates for:
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Walks/Runs
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Teas
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Golf Tournaments

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Made an Oral Health Zone in Washington DC possible, and focus on people of colour.
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Strengthens oral health safety net
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Denta Quest started in Massachusetts and is now across the United States.
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130 partners in America’s ToothFairy.
Denta Quest
Vision: Equal Opportunity for a Healthy Smile Working towards 2020 goal: 70% of children age 6 being cavity-free.

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Funds America’s ToothFairy in 6 counties
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Public Health part of it
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Train the Trainer focus with nurses in schools.
Invisalign

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The only manager with a dental public health background.
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Developed and implemented Seals on Wheels program. The program ran for 20 years but was recently cut – looking to reinstate.
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Lack of community awareness around available safety net programs for care.
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Embracing America’s ToothFairy concept to engage others in oral health and to educate the community.
Larry and Helen Hoog Foundation

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Minnesota foundation focused on improving overall health through oral health.
•Uses local resources , volunteerism, and engaging community.
Delta Dental

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Oral Health Surveyor App – phone/tablet/computer
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Pre & post tests to education sessions in real time.
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Questions like:
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How often to brush
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How many minutes to brush
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Healthy Snacks
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When to wash hands
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Young children can answer survey, by selecting graphics/symbols.
Future Resources Under Development

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Can track provider
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Can track type: stand alone, integrated with other health topics, school, youth, small or large group.
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Can track by age, sex, school – whatever is set up.
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Can do individually or by group.
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Require instructor account/by organization
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Instructor enters demographics/organization
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Report card for individual/group/school.
Future Resources Under Development

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8 Youth won scholarships to attend the Summit – all expenses were paid.
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This was due to their active community participation in oral health activities.
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At the summit, they spent a morning volunteering at locals schools/food banks, promoting oral health.
Youth Awards

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2015 Youth Summit is in Washington DC.
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Youth will meet with state Governors and other politicians/policy makers, to lobby for oral health.
Youth Awards

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Disruptive technology is one that displaces an established technology and shakes up the industry, or a ground-breaking product that creates an entirely new industry.
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Typewriter 
PC
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Mail 
Email
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Cell phones 
Smart phones
Disruptive Technology

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Can print a 3D product in plastic, metal, glass, & food
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Started 20 years ago, when a scientist observed that varnish spilled on his garage floor while finishing furniture hardened in the sun,
& took on a 3D effect.
www.3dsystems.com
3D Systems

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Dental uses:
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Orthodontics
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Dentures
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Mouthguards
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Crowns/bridges/implants
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How it works:
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Take impression
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Scan impression
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3D software maps production
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Shell production
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Complete/Finish
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Final product
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Time shortened to a few days/weeks – compared to months
3D Systems

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Future:
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Extraction and implant in same appointment.
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In 10 years, most homes will have their own 3D printer.
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3D printers are all cubes:
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Small about $500 – can do small toys etc.
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Huge $100,000+ - can print car parts (such as full hoods)
3D Systems

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2015 North America NCOHF Summit in Minneapolis MN, in mid-June.