Oral health
See also: Education, Healthcare provider / Health promotion & education / Licensing / Nutrition
International Standards & Practice Guidelines (IS&Gs)
- WHO Oral Health Programs
—Oral Health Documents and Publications - The World Dental Federation (FDI)—Often collaborates with WHO. Numerous open access IS&G related documents. See especially Oral Health and Resources:
—Dental Ethics Manual
—Oral Health Atlas
—Policy Statements and Resolutions
—Toolkits
—Videos
—White Papers
—World Health Assembly Statements
Missions Specific Best Practices Documents
(Demonstrate Compliance with International Standards & Guidelines)
I. FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION (FBO) OPEN-ACCESS DOCUMENTS:
A. Christian Dental Association
—Where is the NOMAD? –No references to IS&Gs but demonstrates important new technology.
II. SECULAR OPEN-ACCESS DOCUMENTS/RESOURCES:
A. American Dental Association (ADA) Numerous open access resources applicable to care in the US as well as globally. Most provide no references to IS&Gs but appear to demonstrate compliance.
ADA Foundation International Dental Volunteer Organizations
See especially: International Dental Volunteer Guide 2014
—Guidelines for Predental Students Providing Patient Care During Clinical Experiences Abroad
—Dealing with ethical challenges when leading student mission trips
B. Smiles for Life National Oral Health Curriculum Endorsed by ADA and most US primary care organizations. Numerous open access documents. No references to IS&Gs but appear to demonstrate compliance. Includes free training modules. For example:
—Children’s Oral Health
C. Harvard School of Dental Medicine
—Global Health Starter Kit