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Presentation to Consortium of Care

The Maryland Dental Action Coalition (MDAC) is dedicated to improving the oral health of all Marylanders through collaboration, prevention, education, and advocacy. Established in 2010, MDAC builds on the early recommendations of the Dental Action Committee (DAC) formed after the tragic death of Deamonte Driver. MDAC aims to implement a State Oral Health Plan, advocate for improved Medicaid reimbursement, and enhance oral health literacy among families. The coalition invites stakeholders to contribute to its mission, ensuring accessible and quality oral healthcare for disadvantaged communities.

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Presentation to Consortium of Care

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  1. Presentation to Consortium of Care MARYLAND DENTAL ACTION COALITION April 27, 2011

  2. Mission of MDAC To develop and maintain a statewide partnership of individuals committed to improved health among all Marylanders through increased oral health prevention, education, advocacy, and access to oral health care.

  3. History • First established as the Dental Action Committee (DAC) in June 2007 • By Secretary John M. Colmers • Due to the death of 12 year old Deamonte Driver • He died from an untreated tooth infection that spread to his brain

  4. DAC – develop recommendations • Dental reimbursement under the Maryland Medicaid program • Public health strategies for addressing oral health care issues • Oral health education and outreach to parents and caregivers, and • Dentists’ participation in the Medicaid program

  5. DAC - continued • Issued report in September 2007 • Seven recommendations – nearly all have been implemented • MD is a national model for providing access to care for children who are disadvantaged and/or underserved

  6. Creation of MDAC • Established by DHMH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and DentaQuest Foundation • To ensure DAC’s recommendations are established and implemented • Assure that the focus on access to care continues

  7. Creation of MDAC - continued • Articles of Incorporation filed on April 15, 2010 • Expanded scope to address optimal oral health for all Marylanders • Partnered with DHMH’s Office of Oral Health, stakeholders, to develop five-year oral health plan for MD

  8. MDAC seeks to: • Develop and monitor a State Oral Health Plan • Advocate for oral health policy • Monitor the progress of important Medicaid initiatives, advocate for continued increases in Medicaid reimbursement • Support the development of a Statewide Oral Health Literacy campaign, targeted to families and human services providers

  9. MDAC seeks to: • Implement mandatory school screenings • Increase membership, expand partnerships and institute strategic planning to prevent oral health disease and injury in MD

  10. Maryland Oral Health Plan (MOHP) • Includes input from 85+ stakeholders (including CoC members) • Completed in February 2011 • Will launch on May 17 • Includes goals, objectives and action steps for the three focus areas • 3 focus areas: • Access to oral health care • Oral disease and injury prevention • Oral health literacy and education

  11. Implementation • Develop Steering Committee and 3 subcommittees • Include those necessary to do the work • Prioritize the goals, objectives, and activities • Develop timeline • Monitor • Evaluate annually

  12. Other activities • Advocacy (ACA, Medicaid reimbursement) • Education • Networking • Partnerships and collaboration • Resource development • Oral Health Heroes • 2011 Oral Health Summit

  13. Organizational information • Quarterly meetings • Board and 6 standing committees guide the work • 3 categories of membership • Minimal annual dues

  14. To learn more… • Call 410-884-8294 • Visit www.mdac.us (under development)

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