Module 1: Introduction to Oral Health Integration
Module Materials
Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Network of Oral Health Integration (RoMoNOH) e-Learning site!
RoMoNOH is a five-year project that aims to develop a regional network of oral health integration within the maternal and child health (MCH) safety net. This site will serve as your source for training and resources for the integration of preventive oral health services into your patient visits for young children and pregnant women.
This is the first of five modules for healthcare teams and will focus on introducing you to the RoMoNOH project, describe why oral health integration is important for primary care practices, and describe the relationship between oral health and systemic health.
Objectives
- Describe the RoMoNOH project goals and objectives.
- Describe the rationale for medical and dental integration.
- Describe dental caries and its impact on children and pregnant women.
- List the five oral health core clinical competency domains.