This resource list contains references to Federal, State, and local government agencies as well as private organizations that offer information resources related to the oral health objectives of HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000. Because many States have adopted their own year 2000 objectives, you may wish to contact your State health department for additional information.

ORAL HEALTH

LEAD AGENCIES:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
4770 Buford Highway, NE
Mailstop K13
Atlanta, GA 30341
(770)488-5080
(770)488-5969 FAX

National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Dental Research
Westwood Building, Room 536
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301)496-8194

YEAR 2000 OBJECTIVES

• Reduce dental caries
• Reduce untreated dental caries
• Reduce permanent tooth loss
• Reduce complete tooth loss
• Reduce gingivitis
• Reduce periodontal diseases
• Reduce oral cancer deaths
• Increase use of protective sealants
• Increase people served by community water systems providing optimal levels of fluoride
• Increase use of topical and systemic (dietary) fluorides
• Prevent baby bottle tooth decay
• Increase oral health care for children entering school
• Extend oral health services in long-term care institutions
• Increase the proportion of people using the oral health care system
• Increase State recording and referrals for infants with cleft lips and/or palates
• Increase regional use of head and face protection in sports and recreation
• Reduce smokeless tobacco use by males aged 12-24

Federal and National Information Sources

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Information Center
National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Boulevard, Room 304
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301)504-5719; (301)504-6409 FAX
Provides print and audiovisual materials for consumers and bibliographies and resource guides for professionals on topics in human nutrition. Call for electronic product information.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Public Health Service
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public Inquiries
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Mailstop A23
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404)639-3534; (404)639-6290 FAX
Refers inquiries from the public and professionals to the appropriate area at CDC.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Division of Oral Health
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Mailstop F10
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404)639-8377; (404)639-8375
(404)639-8617 FAX
Provides information on fluoridation, infectious diseases in dentistry, dental sealants, baby bottle tooth decay, and the oral effects of tobacco. Provides technical assistance to State and local health agencies on issues related to promoting oral health, especially community-based activities. Resource lists of materials available.

Office on Smoking and Health
Public Information Branch
4770 Buford Highway, NE
Mailstop K50
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724
(800)CDC-1311; (770)488-5705;
(770)488-5939 FAX
Conducts public information activities to educate the American public about the health hazards of tobacco use. Develops national public service campaigns about smoking prevention and cessation. Provides publications and voice/fax information.

Technical Information Center
4770 Buford Highway, NE
Mailstop K50
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724
(770)488-5708; (770)488-5939 FAX
Offers bibliographic and reference services on current topics in smoking and health, including use of smokeless tobacco on oral health. Collects and analyzes data on tobacco use and designs and conducts relevant national surveys. Offers publications for consumers and professionals. Call for electronic product information.

Health Resources and Services Administration
Bureau of Health Professions
5600 Fishers Lane
Parklawn Building, Room 8-101
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-6864; (301)443-1164 FAX
Provides Federal focus for the education, practice, service research, and credentialing of personnel in the allied health fields, including oral health. Targets resources to areas of high concern in health professionals education. Publications available.

Indian Health Service
Communications Office
Parklawn Building, Room 6-35
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-3593; (301)443-0507 FAX
Provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives with many programs oper-ated by tribal governments through con-tracting and compacting mechanisms. The health delivery system features many special programs, including dental services. Gathers and publishes information about the health status of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute
Office of Cancer Communications
Public Inquiries Section
9000 Rockville Pike
Building 31, Room 10A24
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301)496-5583; (301)402-2594 FAX
Responds to written requests and telephone inquiries. Prepares a wide variety of publications on cancer-related topics. Publication lists available for both patients/consumers and health professionals.

National Institute of Dental Research
Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Communications
Building 31, Room 2C35
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301)496-4261; (301)496-9988 FAX
Improves oral health through research and education. Publishes consumer pamphlets and professional materials. Operates the National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse.

National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
1 NOHIC Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3500
(301)402-7364
nidr@aerie.com (Internet)
Sponsored by the National Institute of Dental Research, NOHIC provides information to dentists about treatment and to patients and their families about appropriate oral health care. Maintains a computerized catalog of publications and other materials.

Office of the Chief Dental Officer
5600 Fishers Lane
Parklawn Building, Room 1B-66
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-4000; (301)443-3574 FAX
Offers program information, documents, and referrals to Public Health Service oral disease prevention activities.

NATIONAL SOURCES

American Association of Public Health Dentistry
10619 Jousting Lane
Richmond, VA 23235
(804)272-8344
Offers disease prevention resource materials and sponsors national scientific forums.

American Cancer Society
1599 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(800)ACS-2345; (404)320-3333 in Atlanta
(212)382-2169 media office (NY)
Provides consumer information on oral cancer, the oral effects of tobacco use, and smoking cessation.

American Dental Association
Department of Public Information and Education
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312)440-2593
Offers print and audiovisual educational materials on oral health topics, including the effects of tobacco use and fluoridation programs. Publications list available.

Oral Health America: America's Fund for Dental Health
410 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 352
Chicago, IL 60611
(312)836-9900; (312)836-9986 FAX
Leads national private and voluntary efforts in support of "Oral Health 2000." Funds research, demonstrations, and forums on oral health promotion and disease prevention.

American Society of Dentistry for Children
875 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 4040
Chicago, IL 60611-1802
(312)943-1244; (312)943-5341 FAX
Promotes sound dental practices for children and increased awareness of child dental health needs. Offers dental educational materials.

National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped
1600 Stout Street, Suite 1420
Denver, CO 80202
(303)573-0264
Promotes delivery of dental care to disabled people. Maintains lending library of audiovisuals and publications.

For General Information on HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000:

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,
Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.,
Room 738G
Washington, DC 20201; (202)205-8611.

For Healthy People 2000 Publications:

Please write to ODPHP National Health Information Center,
P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC 20013-1133.

Inclusion in this listing does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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