2011 Focus Group #1: Prevention and Oral Health

January 28-29, 2011 - Orlando, Florida - Hilton, Disney World 

To launch the 2011 theme on progressive solutions for disease prevention, in January the IOH hosted the first of two focus groups for 2011. Led by IOH Executive Director, Dr. Ron Inge, the group featured presentations and discussion with experts in dentistry and dental education, primary care, and dental benefits.

Download Focus Group #1 whitepapers (full paper and excerpts by speaker) to learn about the following topics:

• Sealants for Smiles: A Model for Prevention
  Roger Adams, DMD, MBA - CoFounder and CEO, Sealants for Smiles

  Partial Whitepaper (Adams only)  |  Full Whitepaper

• Workforce Considerations Related to Prevention
  David Gesko, DDS - Dental Director and Senior VP, HealthPartners

  Partial Whitepaper (Gesko only)  |  Full Whitepaper

• An Innovative Dental Benefits Approach to Integrating Dentistry and Primary Care
  John Luther, DDS - Chief Dental Officer, UnitedHealthcare

  Partial Whitepaper (Luther only)  |  Full Whitepaper

• Engaging Primary Care in Oral Health
  Russell Maier, MD - Residency Director, Central Washington Family Medicine Residency, Community Health of Central Washington

  Partial Whitepaper (Maier only)  |  Full Whitepaper

• Introduction to the Dental Therapy Program
  Sheila M. Riggs, DDS, DMSc - Chair, Department of Primary Dental Care, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

  Partial Whitepaper (Riggs only)  |  Full Whitepaper