Privacy Impact Assessment for The Pollard Dental Screening Program A Project of Plaistow Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Information Collected Data is collected for each student participating in the Pollard Dental Screening Program. The data is used to identify children who need dental care, to help the children in need of care obtain access to care and for statistical analysis of the dental care available for the children in New Hampshire. Data to be collected will include: Decayed, Missing and Filled or Restored Teeth (including sealants) (DMFT) Number of children fluoride was applied to and what type of fluoride was used If child has a dental home Insurance status Orthodontic concerns Oral hygiene Other hard and soft tissue concerns (Abscess teeth, and more) See Appendix A (Pollard Dental Screening Exam) See Appendix B (Pollard Dental Screening Results) Overview of data collection and supervisory protocol Data collected will include number of children in the school, number of children screened, and the number of children with untreated decay, missing and restored teeth. The Oral Health Professional provides services under public health supervision and in accordance with the NH Dental Practice Act and current NH Administrative Rules for Dentistry. Description of data collected and how it is the minimum necessary to accomplish agency goals The goal of the Pollard Dental Screening Program is to decrease the proportion of elementary school aged children with untreated decay. By collecting the data listed above we will be able to do a statistical analysis to provide a baseline of the current status of DMFT in the elementary school aged children. Over time we will be able to measure the change as a whole. Why data is collected & Who it will be shared with Parents or legal guardians of participating children will receive the results and recommendations regarding their child on the Pollard Dental Screening Results form (Appendix B). Appropriate relevant data will be shared with the school nurses as covered by FERPA and dentist that a child may be referred to for follow up care. Data that is collected will be provided to the NH Board of Dental Examiners per Rule Den 402.02(b, c) and to the Department of Health and Human Services Public Oral Health Program which will assist in securing funding for dental services for children in NH.
Privacy Impact Assessment for The Pollard Dental Screening Program A Project of Plaistow Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Information Collected Data is collected for each student participating in the Pollard Dental Screening Program. The data is used to identify children who need dental care, to help the children in need of care obtain access to care and for statistical analysis of the dental care available for the children in New Hampshire. Data to be collected will include: Decayed, Missing and Filled or Restored Teeth (including sealants) (DMFT) Number of children fluoride was applied to and what type of fluoride was used If child has a dental home Insurance status Orthodontic concerns Oral hygiene Other hard and soft tissue concerns (Abscess teeth, and more) See Appendix A (Pollard Dental Screening Exam) See Appendix B (Pollard Dental Screening Results) Overview of data collection and supervisory protocol Data collected will include number of children in the school, number of children screened, and the number of children with untreated decay, missing and restored teeth. The Oral Health Professional provides services under public health supervision and in accordance with the NH Dental Practice Act and current NH Administrative Rules for Dentistry. Description of data collected and how it is the minimum necessary to accomplish agency goals The goal of the Pollard Dental Screening Program is to decrease the proportion of elementary school aged children with untreated decay. By collecting the data listed above we will be able to do a statistical analysis to provide a baseline of the current status of DMFT in the elementary school aged children. Over time we will be able to measure the change as a whole. Why data is collected & Who it will be shared with Parents or legal guardians of participating children will receive the results and recommendations regarding their child on the Pollard Dental Screening Results form (Appendix B). Appropriate relevant data will be shared with the school nurses as covered by FERPA and dentist that a child may be referred to for follow up care. Data that is collected will be provided to the NH Board of Dental Examiners per Rule Den 402.02(b, c) and to the Department of Health and Human Services Public Oral Health Program which will assist in securing funding for dental services for children in NH.