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Oral Health Bureau

The Oral Health Bureau is a part of the Iowa Department of Public Health within the Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention.

The bureau is responsible for monitoring the oral health status of Iowans, policy planning based on evidence and research to improve oral health and access to dental care, and helping Iowans maintain good oral health.

Through these tasks, the Oral Health Bureau has dedicated itself to promoting good oral health as an essential part of sustaining good overall health.

vision statement

Every Iowan is free of dental disease and is empowered to maintain optimal oral health.

mission statement

Protecting the health and wellness of every Iowan through the prevention and early detection of dental disease and through the promotion of optimal oral health.

about the web  site

The I-Smile Dental Home Initiative Web site is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Health Resources and Services Administration.

need more info?

Oral Health Bureau
Iowa Department of Public Health
321 E 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
1-866-528-4020
www.idph.state.ia.us/hpcdp/oral_health.asp

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