Ryan White 2012 Grantee Meeting

The SPNS Oral Health Initiative was implemented by 15 sites in urban and rural locations to expand access to oral health care and improve oral health outcomes of PLWHA. Outcomes included the patient experience of care, health of teeth and gums, completions of Phase 1 treatment plan (the elimination of active disease and restoration of function), and retention in dental care. Other objectives included integrating medical and dental care and sustaining services beyond the grant period. This first Institute session addresses program models, implementation decisions, and factors that contributed to success in patient recruitment and retention in oral health care, including the role of dental case management, transportation, satellite clinics, patient education, and integrated medical and dental care.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify several different program models that address gaps in care in both urban and rural areas.
• Compare strategies for addressing geographic obstacles to care, including different transportation and care coordination options.
• Describe outreach and retention strategies for patient engagement in care and self-care management.