Oral Health

The mission of the Office of Oral Health is to improve, promote and protect the oral health of Massachusetts residents.

The Office seeks to assure that:

• Evidence-based prevention programs such as community water fluoridation and school fluoride and sealant programs are utilized by Massachusetts communities and residents.
• All residents have access to dental services, especially underserved populations.
• Publicly supported dental programs are efficiently managed and coordinated.
• Oral health information is available to residents and decision-makers to promote oral health.

What's New

• Public Health Dental Hygienist Quareterly Reporting Information and E-Forms Updated 9-16-11
• Recently Released Oral Health Videos
• Community Water Fluoridation Q&A
• The Commonwealth's High-Risk Senior Population: Results and Recommendations from a 2009 Statewide Oral Health Assessment
• Public Health Dental Hygiene E-Toolkit

Topics

• BLOCK Oral Disease Educational Materials and Trainings
• Community Water Fluoridation
• Dental Sealants
• Dental Workforce
• Fact Sheets and Resources
• Massachusetts Oral Health Burden Document
• Oral Health for Seniors
• Reports
• Topical Fluorides

Quick Links

• Follow us on FACEBOOK MDPH Office of Oral Health

This program is a part of the Division Primary Care and Health Access .

Contact Information

Division of Primary Care and Health Access
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
250 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108
phone: 617-624-6060
fax: 617-624-6062
TTY: 617-624-5992

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This information is provided by the Office of Oral Health within the Department of Public Health.