| DENTAL HEALTH |
PROVIDER: |
State and Local |
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| CATEGORY: |
Purchase |
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| LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY: |
M.C.L. 333.5411; 1978 PA 368, Part 54 |
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| DESCRIPTION: |
Consultation and technical assistance is provided to local health departments and other community agencies aimed at improving the oral health of all citizens. Fluoride treatment is provided to many children aged 5½ -14 who live in areas without fluoridated water. |
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| FUNDING: |
| Source |
Amount |
|
Description |
| GF/GP |
$250,000 |
|
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| GF/SP |
$150,000 |
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Healthy Michigan |
| Federal |
$110,400 |
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Maternal and Child Health Block |
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| FY 2001 APPROPRIATION TOTAL: |
$510,400 |
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ALLOCATION/
DISTRIBUTION: |
The GF/SP funds are designated by the appropriations act to the Donated Dental services program administered through the Michigan Dental Association. The balance is allocated to local health departments and other agencies. |
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| ADMINISTRATION: |
Department of Community Health, Division of Family and Community Health |
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| 1999 STATISTICS: |
| Percent of Citizens Served by Fluoridated Public Water Supply |
66% |
| Number of Children Aged 5.5 - 14 Not Receiving Fluoridated Water |
272,000 |
Number of Children Served in the Weekly Fluoride
Mouth Rinse Program |
40,000 |
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