RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
RANDOLPH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Asheboro NC
Monday, January 11, 2016
stated that he is willing to accept that nomination. The motion was seconded by Dr. Walker and the motion carried. Dr. Walker made a motion to nominate Dr. Lee to “continue serving as Vice Chair to the Board.” Dr. Lee stated that he is willing to accept the nomination. The motion carried by acclamation.
VIII. Oral Health Grant/Clinic Updates
The Board of Health in recent years approved to expand dental services to include adults with dental emergencies (approved December 2012) and preschoolers (approved September 2014). Mrs. Beth Thomas, Dental Hygienist II, stated that including services to these populations has helped access to care and has not placed a strain on the dental clinic. She reported that the dental clinic has seen 13 adults with dental emergencies to date in the fiscal year 2015-16. These adults received treatment needed for the dental emergency thus keeping individuals away from seeking treatment at hospital emergency rooms. The dental clinic has seen 25 new preschool patients and 10 preschoolers for recall appointments. Most of these patients were referred through the WIC and CC4C programs of the health department.
Mrs. Thomas informed the board that the Dental Program received an Oral Health Partnership Grant in the amount of $12,000.00 through the NC Oral Health Section. The purpose is to strengthen partnerships between local health departments and the state dental office. These partnerships will work to expand preventive services like the Fluoride Mouth Rinse Program, Dental Sealant Projects and assist with the development of programs for vulnerable adult populations. The short term goal is to begin the Fluoride Mouth rinse program in four schools (two schools per school system) that have the highest percentage of students participating in the Free/Reduced Lunch program. A Dental Sealant Project will be offered in April 2016 to the school with the highest Free/Reduced Lunch participation. By May 31, 2016, plans are in place to expand these programs. Staff from the NC Oral Health Section are providing assistance in this process. (See handout following the minutes.)
