title: Evidence From ElderSmile for Diabetes and Hypertension Screening in Oral Health Programs.
abstract: The ElderSmile clinical program was initiated in northern Manhattan in 2006. ElderSmile is a comprehensive community-based program offering education, screening and treatment services for seniors in impoverished communities. Originally focused on oral health, ElderSmile was expanded in 2010 to include diabetes and hypertension education and screening. More than 1,000 elders have participated in the expanded program to date. Quantitative and qualitative findings support a role for dental professionals in screening for these primary care sensitive conditions.
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Marshall
authors.forename: Eric W
authors.initials: EW
authors.lastname: Schrimshaw
authors.forename: Sara S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Metcalf
authors.forename: Ariel Port
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Greenblatt
authors.forename: Leydis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: De La Cruz
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kunzel
authors.forename: Mary E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Northridge
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003190:Comprehensive Dental Care; D016321:Dental Care for Aged; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000175:diagnosis*; D015438:Health Behavior; D006267:Health Education, Dental; D000069576:Health Equity; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008403:Mass Screening; D008875:Middle Aged; D009519:New York City; D009909:Oral Health; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011203:Poverty; D011320:Primary Health Care; D036301:Qualitative Research; D064407:Senior Centers; D035862:Vulnerable Populations