About Us
Mission
To provide technical and logistical assistance to communities or organizations in New York State interested in building coalitions or public-private partnerships for developing innovative oral health programs that improve access and utilization of dental care to reduce oral health disparities among underserved vulnerable populations.
The Technical Assistance Center provides information and training to communities interested in developing innovative service delivery models. We will assist in designing mobile vans and dental care programs, training staff to work in their specific environments. In addition the Center will train staff in developing operating procedures, record keeping, database systems, billing procedures, and guidelines for clinical procedures. We will assist school based dental programs to integrate dental services into existing medical and other health programs. We will develop procedures to ensure coordination of services and communication among various groups.
Our Staff
Buddhi M. Shrestha, DDS, MS, PhD
Jacinta D. Watkins, DDS, MSPH
Paula Fischer, RDH
Rachel Studley, MHA
Recent TAC Projects
Assisted in the coordination and implementation of a statewide NYSDOH's school oral health and nutrition surveillance program
Provided assistance to Carthage Area Hospital in developing its first dental program with a state-of-the-art main clinic facility in Carthage NY and an out reach dental clinic at Harrisville Elementary School.
Facilitated the Cuba Memorial Hospital acquisition of the Andover Dental Center to prevent its closure and loss of services to over 1,200 Medicaid patients in Allegany County.
Assisted in hiring of dentists and dental hygienists for Cuba Memorial Hospital, Rushville Health Center, Carthage Area Hospital and Anthony L. Jordan Health Center in Rochester.
Other dental programs include Oak Orchard Community Health Center, Tioga County and Broome County Health Departments, Whitney Young Community Health Center, Prasad Project , and Westfield Memorial Hospital