In 2009, the State Oral Health Plan (SOHP) was 3 years old and on schedule for evaluation. Evaluation was utilized to ascertain if the previous goals of the SOHP had been met, determine emergent oral health issues that should be addressed, and provide stakeholders with an opportunity to generate recommendations. A SOHP Evaluation Committee was formed with members representing the dental schools, community dental centers, the Michigan Oral Health Coalition, Head Start, organized dentistry and dental hygiene associations, the MDCH Oral Health Program, and other stakeholders with the assistance of an external evaluator
This revised SOHP document is structured to provide the reader with the updated prevalence of oral disease in the State of Michigan. It is followed by the Oral Health Plan which introduces the action steps adopted by MDCH in alliance with its various partner organizations to meet these needs. It provides in-detail insight into: Prevalence and risk factors of oral disease in Michigan Disparity issues Access to care in Michigan (insurance, workforce) Michigan’s strategic plan to contain oral disease Different programs implemented by the state Michigan’s goals and identified areas of improvement Michigan’s plan of action to improve oral health access
The Michigan Oral Health Plan is a plan of action to improve oral health of Michigan’s citizens. Ten goals with accompanying action steps, identified resources/contribution, responsible individual/organizations, a monitoring mechanism or evaluation and a completion date provide a clear road map to reach the identified goals. The goals and action steps involve federal, state and local initiatives and involve a diverse group of stakeholders that include public, private, and non-profit individuals, agencies and organizations dedicated to advancing oral health in Michigan. The plan focuses on education, access, prevention, and policy realizing that these subject areas overlap in numerous ways. The plan focuses on increasing access to oral health among the individuals who are most adversely affected by disparities, poverty, and other socioeconomic factors. There will be ongoing evaluation and the SOHP goals will be evaluated again in 2013
Provide them with the link to the State Oral Health Plan Evaluation page: www.surveymonkey.com/s/396R5TD
