The LHD is located in Westlake, a town in the northwestern part of the state. A statewide oral health survey has never been conducted, but surveys from other states indicate the poor health status of MCH women and children. Compared to the rest of the state, the people in the county where Westlake is located has the lowest per capita income and level of educational attainment. Most MCH women are or recently were pregnant, which we know may help exacerbate certain oral problems. Westlake and surrounding towns have never been fluoridated.
Most water comes from wells or the local river.
During the fiscal year 1991, approximately 995 women used the maternity services provided by the health department. However, private practice health professionals from neighboring counties have provided certain health services paid for by financing mechanisms from the State Department of Health. Your assignment is to develop a dental education, prevention and care program for the MCH services. Please note that the information presented to you identifies several potential problem areas to be confronted.