Project focuses on oral health in Oklahoma

BY SUSAN SIMPSON
Published: March 7, 2009

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry will pilot a national project to educate rural Oklahomans about preventative oral health.

The college is among three selected by the American Dental Association to train a new type of worker — community dental health coordinators.

OU will train 18 coordinators as part of a five-year pilot program to raise awareness of preventative health and catch dental problems before they become severe.

"Our community doesn’t want dental health unless they have a toothache. That’s what we are trying to address,” said Jessica Johnson, a dental assistant from Clayton who will take 12 months of online courses from OU to become a community dental health coordinator. She won’t get paid as a coordinator, but her college courses are free as part of the pilot project.

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Green tea may improve dental health

Updated: 3/6/2009 5:00:11 PM

Before administering a nightly teeth cleaning, one may want to make a cup of green tea as a way to promote good dental health.

A new study, published in the Journal of Periodontology, has found the routine intake of green tea may promote the health of teeth and gums.
Researchers examined the periodontal health of 940 men and found those who drank green tea had significantly better dental health when compared to those who drank less green tea.

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