DHPD-New Mexico Perinatal Oral Health Quality Improvement Project
Project Description:
This four year project funded by HRSA is a collaborative project between the CDD, the College of Nursing and the Dental Medicine Program. The project will integrate an evidence-based model of interprofessional oral care into the primary care delivered to pregnant women and newborns across New Mexico. Expected project outcomes include improved oral health for pregnant women and their newborn children, as well as new standards of care for treating oral health conditions as part of primary care for this population. project staff will translate the California Evidence based Practice oral health guidelines to implement oral exams, clinical risk-based screening and management, patient education and referrals to dental providers in primary settings for pregnant women and infants.
Keyword(s):
Oral health care, primary health care, perinatal care (pregnant women and n
Core Function(s):
Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services, Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Cultural Diversity
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Reservation, Rural/Remote, Urban
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
