Child Health Oral Program
2018 NACo Achievement Award Winner
Catawba County, N.C., NC
Best In Category
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About the Program
Category: Health (Best in Category)
Year: 2018
The Catawba County Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program and Catawba Family Dentistry (CFD) began partnering in January 2017 to increase the number of women, infants and children who establish a dental home and receive regular care. A staff person from CFD is located within the WIC office and serves as a liaison between WIC and dental to make the appointment process easier. This collaboration has also increased dental appointments and decreased no show rates. It's about increasing access to care by providing education and convenience, a marvelous opportunity to create more access to dental care for women, infants and children in Catawba County.