DENTAL SERVICES
The delivery of physical and mental health care has been the focus of services provided for refugee populations. However, there is a “link between good oral health and good overall health as well as the potential of poor oral health to exacerbate chronic diseases” (IOHAP, 2010). An example of this is that plaque on teeth can lead to plaque on the heart, so early teachings can help prevent future health problems. Many refugees have never visited a dentist or had any dental care. Also, most have not “been exposed to common preventive oral health measure, such as a toothbrush, fluoridated toothpaste, or fluoridated water” (Cote, 2004). Idaho Oral Health Action Plan 2010-2015 is an initiative that is trying to help improve the oral care of Idahoans, including refugees. Numerous interventions to improve dental care access and education about the importance of good oral hygiene can be found here: http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Health/OralHealth/StatePlan.pdf
In addition, there is a resource called the Self-Rescue Manual at: http://www.selfrescuemanual.com/uploads/manual.pdf
On page 4 of the Self-Rescue Manual there is a list of referrals to dentists and institutions that provide service for individuals on Medicaid or sliding scale services to low-income individuals. Improved dental care access would not only improve the overall health of Idaho's population, but it would also reduce the amount of visits to hospital emergency rooms for dental emergencies. Below is a list of a few of the available providers:
Terry Reilly Dental
Boise
2301 N. 36th St., Ste. 2
Boise, ID 83702
336-8801
Nampa
11136 Moss Lane
Nampa, ID 83651
466-0515
Garden City Community Clinic
215 W. 35th St.
Garden City, ID 83714
854-3932
Carrington College
1122 N. Liberty St.
Boise, ID 83704
947-6821
The delivery of physical and mental health care has been the focus of services provided for refugee populations. However, there is a “link between good oral health and good overall health as well as the potential of poor oral health to exacerbate chronic diseases” (IOHAP, 2010). An example of this is that plaque on teeth can lead to plaque on the heart, so early teachings can help prevent future health problems. Many refugees have never visited a dentist or had any dental care. Also, most have not “been exposed to common preventive oral health measure, such as a toothbrush, fluoridated toothpaste, or fluoridated water” (Cote, 2004). Idaho Oral Health Action Plan 2010-2015 is an initiative that is trying to help improve the oral care of Idahoans, including refugees. Numerous interventions to improve dental care access and education about the importance of good oral hygiene can be found here: http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Health/OralHealth/StatePlan.pdf
In addition, there is a resource called the Self-Rescue Manual at: http://www.selfrescuemanual.com/uploads/manual.pdf
On page 4 of the Self-Rescue Manual there is a list of referrals to dentists and institutions that provide service for individuals on Medicaid or sliding scale services to low-income individuals. Improved dental care access would not only improve the overall health of Idaho's population, but it would also reduce the amount of visits to hospital emergency rooms for dental emergencies. Below is a list of a few of the available providers:
Terry Reilly Dental
Boise
2301 N. 36th St., Ste. 2
Boise, ID 83702
336-8801
Nampa
11136 Moss Lane
Nampa, ID 83651
466-0515
Garden City Community Clinic
215 W. 35th St.
Garden City, ID 83714
854-3932
Carrington College
1122 N. Liberty St.
Boise, ID 83704
947-6821