Each Ripple Builds the Current DentaQuest Foundation 2015 Launch Webinar

February 3, 2015

Introduction

• Dr. Michael Monopoli

– Director of Policy and Programs

• Matthew Bond

– Manager of Grants and Programs

• Katie Leonard

– Communications Specialist

Bombing at the 2013 Boston Marathon

“Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve

the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends

forth a tiny ripple of hope, and those ripples build a current

which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression

and resistance.”

- Robert F. Kennedy

Oral Health as a Social Justice Issue

• Everyone should have the same opportunities to live a healthy life.

• A person in poor oral health is not healthy.

• It’s our responsibility to advocate for and mobilize the many who don’t have access to oral health care and prevention.

• Nobody should suffer from a chronic disease that is completely preventable.

• Until we all have an equal opportunity to live happy and healthy lives, we will live in an unjust society.

• National policy and legislature groups • National provider associations • National membership organizations • National health alliances

• State oral health coalitions and alliances • State-based health care delivery organizations • Safety net trade associations and community health centers • State-based social service networks (Head Start, WIC, Boys and Girls Clubs)

• Community organizations in 20-30 targeted communities • Prioritize organizations with existing strong networks representing focus populations • Targeted in areas where Foundation has existing network relationships • Emphasize community organizing around shared messaging on importance of oral

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• Deepening and strengthening the network connections with

our partners

• Continuing to invest in Oral Health 2020

• Building network support infrastructure

• Broaden relationships at the grasstops and grassroots levels

Oral Health 2020

A multi-year effort to strengthen and unify

the network of national, state and

community-based change agents who are

dedicated to our shared mission –

improving the oral health of all

Grassroots

Strengthening the Oral Health Safety Net Phase II

• Strengthening the Oral Health Safety Net (SOHSN) was created to help

safety net providers meet the demand for oral health prevention, education

and treatment

• Our goal is to make this a national movement that uses consistent

messaging and a culture of collaboration to spread innovative practices that

supports PCAs to promote comprehensive care for the people we serve.

• Phase II RFP will be released this month.

Network Infrastructure

Regional Oral Health Connection Team Leaders

South/Southeast:

Lacey McNary Beth Stewart Libby Thurman Northeast/Mid-Atlantic: Sarah Bedard Holland Stacey Chazin Jason Roush

Midwest:

Tanya Dorf Brunner Karlene Ketola Mona Van Kanegan Bobbie Will West: Jenny Kattlove Maryjane Puffer Shanie Mason

National Oral Health Connection Team • Stacey Chazin,

Center for Health Care Strategies

• Kimberlie Yineman, ND Dept. of Health

• Greg McClure, DE Division of Public Health

• Don Weaver, NACHC

• Christine Wood, ASTDD

• Ann Battrell, American Dental Hygienists Assoc.

• Lewis Lampiris, UNC School of Dentistry

• Sarah Bedard Holland, VA Oral Health Coalition

• William Bailey, University of Colorado

• Jackie Brown, Alliant Quality

• Maria Dolce, Northeastern University

• Tanya Dorf Brunner, Oral Health Kansas

• Jason Roush, WV Oral Health Program

• Eileen Espejo, Children Now

• Angie Bailey, ID Oral Health Program

• Cherry Houston, Critical Learning Systems

• Lacey McNary, KY Oral Health Coalition

• Ron Romero, NM Dept. of Health

• Karen Cody Carlson

• Gail Brown, NH Oral Health Coaltion

• Paul Glassman, Univ. of Pacific School of Dentistry

• Alejandra Valencia, Chicago Community Oral Health Forum

• M. Juliana David, NJ Chapter - AAP

• +7 Community-Based Organizations

Save the Date

• Regional Convenings

- May 6-8: Seattle, WA

- May 27-29: Austin, TX

- June 3-4: Baltimore, MD

- June 17-19: Des Moines, IA

• National All Grantee Convening

– October 21-23: New Orleans, LA

Grant Application Process

• Submit concept form via web

- DQF team will review and provide feedback

• Potential invitation to submit grant proposal - DQF staff meets on a monthly basis to review

• DQF staff will notify your organization of grantmaking decision

For more information on our grantees, initiatives and partners, please visit:

www.dentaquestfoundation.org

“We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there “is” such a thing as being too late. This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action.” - Martin Luther King Jr.

Thank You