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Promoting Fluoride Varnish In Non-Fluoridated Communities, Greenfield Ma, Leland Nguyen
Promoting Fluoride Varnish In Non-Fluoridated Communities, Greenfield Ma, Leland Nguyen
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Community water fluoridation has been shown to save money, both for families and the health care system. Fluoride benefits children and adults throughout their lives; leading to fewer and less severe cavities, fewer fillings and extractions, less pain and suffering from tooth decay. This project looks into the public sentiment in Greenfield, MA surrounding fluoride and works to promote fluoride varnish treatment at doctors visits for children ages 6 months to 5 years of age. Also included is an information sheet with an oral health questionnaire that would help guide patients and physicians towards better oral health.
Health Incentive: Reducing Waist Size While Expanding Wallet Size, Sean Meagher
Health Incentive: Reducing Waist Size While Expanding Wallet Size, Sean Meagher
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Over 10% of Adults and 18% of children are Food insecure in Franklin County and nearly a third of the population lives in households with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, an indicator which offers a glimpse of individuals who may lack resources to meet basic needs. The implications of food insecurity and access to healthy food are significant. Diets low in healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables, contribute to the high rates of chronic diseases and impact mental health. The Health Incentive Program(HIP) of Massachusetts was created to increase access to fruits and vegetables …
Early And Current Educational Information Is Key In Preventing Smoking In Massachusetts Youth, Shawn Sanford
Early And Current Educational Information Is Key In Preventing Smoking In Massachusetts Youth, Shawn Sanford
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Among adult smokers, 88% started smoking before the age of 18. This challenge is complicated by the effective advertising efforts of the tobacco industry, which have been shown to cause the onset of smoking in adolescents. Franklin County, MA has not been immune to this problem, as 42% of 12th graders reported trying a cigarette and 51% of 12th graders reported trying electronic vapor products. This project focused on the need for early and current tobacco prevention information to keep up with the promotional campaigns of the tobacco industry. Reaching youth with fresh information before their first puff …
Fluoride And Dental Health: Franklin County, Massachusetts, Ava Bakhtyari
Fluoride And Dental Health: Franklin County, Massachusetts, Ava Bakhtyari
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
This project was designed to identify the unique dental needs specific to Franklin County, MA and to identify potential preventative measures. It focused on dental hygiene and the importance of fluoride in supporting strong and healthy teeth, as the majority of Franklin County, MA does not have fluoride in public drinking waters. The specific intervention consisted of distributing educational flyers to patients and providers on the importance of fluoride-products. The project was designed to increase the awareness and use of in-office fluoride varnish treatments.