GDA Action September 2019

September 2019 • 33 STRONG HE A LTH POL I CY Data-Driven Health Policy Reports 3 3 GDA created the data-driven health policy reports 3 3 Workforce of dentists in Georgia 3 3 Teledentistry statutes and regulations that could potentially affect Georgia 3 3 Future of dentistry regarding mid-level providers 3 3 How to get dental care to sectors of the population not covered by the current Medicaid system (e.g. adults with developmental disabilities) GDA remains act ively involved in numerous organizat ions and state government agencies to suppor t the pract ice of dent ist r y. Adjunct Professor Program The Georgia Dental Association, along with the Dental College of Georgia and the Department of Public Health, are establishing an adjunct professorship program in public health clinics located throughout Georgia, with a focus on rural areas. For more information or to participate in the Adjunct Professor Program, please contact Emily at [email protected] or 404.636.7553. 500 Approximate number of GDA members that have completed education on opioid prescribing through the continuing education program. 98% Amount of dentists with a DEA number in Georgia who are registered with the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Prescribe with Care Initiative Through partnership, collaboration, and education, the GDA has established its “Prescribe with Care” initiative to allow dentists to be a part of the solution fighting the opioid crisis. Initiatives include: 3 3 Education— Creating a one-hour continuing education course in multiple formats and educational resources to educate member dentists and the public. 3 3 Collaboration— Collaborating with healthcare professionals, policy makers, and the public by serving on opioid task forces. 3 3 Administrative Rule Making— Working with the Georgia Board of Dentistry to create a continuing education requirement on the prescribing of opioids.