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Collaborative Practice (PA 161)

Get your Collaborative Practice (PA 161) program forms here Michigan Department of Community Health

"DENTAL DAY - GRAND RAPIDS" was held on October 28, 2011 in the office of Dr. Ben Amato in NE Grand Rapids. The target population included senior clients, many with disabilities, who are uninsured or have Medicaid, but cannot find a dentist who will accept them as new patients.
For the complete article, click here

Collaborative Practice Resources from Powerpoint "Oral Health for the Elderly"

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Statistics for Collaborative Practice (PA 161) Programs
For the complete PA 161: Public Dental Prevention Program 2011 Annual Report October 2010- September 2011 click Here

Results: October 1, 2010- September 30, 2011
44 out of 53 programs reported data sometime in the 12 month period
8 programs reported no activity for the 12 month period
1 program sent no reports (Expired 10-23-11)
4 programs have not submitted any data for the final quarter
2995 adults screened
19,668 children screened
3819 adult prophys
18,852 child prophys
4597 children received sealants
14,160 sealants placed
25,884 fluoride varnish applications
11,112 other fluoride applications
8448 referred for dental treatment
1745 reported receiving treatment

"The Meadowbrook Model"

An overview of a collaborative practice in Bellaire, MI, this guidebook provides basic information for those considering beginning a program following Public Act 161, of 2005. Please contact Bonnie Nothoff RDH at bnothoff@earthlink.net for how you can purchase a copy of this guidebook!

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