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This information is provided by the Office of Oral Health within the Department of Public Health.
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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
- Reports
- Topical Fluorides
Quick Links
This program is a part of the Division of Primary Care and Health Access.
Contact Information
Lynn A. Bethel, RDH, BSDH, MPH
Director Office of Oral Health
Bureau of Community Health and Prevention
250 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108
Telephone: 617-624-6074
Fax: 617-624-6062
Email: lynn.bethel@state.ma.us
This information is provided by the Office of Oral Health within the Department of Public Health.