AT Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health

ALASKA GLOBAL OUTREACH PROGRAM

AlaskaPopulation 698,473 (2009)

Ethnic breakdown:White 70%Black 4.1%American Indian & Alaska Natives 15.2%Asian 4.6%

Alaska Outreach villages:•Fort Yukon•Arctic Village

NEEDS ASSESSMENT

According to the Alaska Oral Health Plan 2008-2012, 87.3% of third graders who are Alaska Natives have had a cavity – compared with the national average of 52%.

http://www.hss.state.ak.us/DPH/wcfh/Oralhealth/docs/Oral-Health-Plan.pdf

NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Additionally, 43.5% of Alaska Native third graders have untreated tooth decay – compared to the national average of 29%

http://www.hss.state.ak.us/DPH/wcfh/Oralhealth/docs/Oral-Health-Plan.pdf

FORT YUKON, AK

Treated 72 children in the village (50%)

Completed treatment on 58 children

Treatment included:• 72 Exams, cleanings, fluoride• 26 X-rays• 145 Sealants• 54 Fillings• 7 Stainless steel crowns• 10 Extractions

ARCTIC VILLAGE, AK

Treated 25 children in the village (78%)

Completed treatment on 16 children

Treatment included:• 25 Exams, cleanings, fluoride• 28 X-rays• 50 Sealants• 47 Fillings• 3 Extractions

USE OF FUNDS

Portable Nomad x-ray system and laptop

• Use annually on our Alaska Outreach program

• Use throughout the year at the Special Care Clinic at Dental Care West

THANK YOU