Catalyst September Newsletter

September 2022 Newsletter

The 2022 Catalyst Annual Summit is almost here!

Registration for the Summit closes on September 30 (this FRIDAY), so don’t miss this opportunity to join us on October 7 in Richmond! The agenda is packed with important topics, tools, and takeaways, but don’t forget about the other great things that the Summit offers:

Over 4 hours of continuing education credits for dental providers, nurses, social workers, and health educators
Face-to-face networking with multidisciplinary partners from across Virginia
Debut of the 2022 Virginia Oral Health Report Card where YOUR INPUT will help inform opportunities for improvement in the future

We can't wait to see you there!

Funding Opportunity: Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Grant Applications

Apply by October 17 for the Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation fall grant cycle. This program focuses on supporting safety net clinics that provide oral health care to populations across the Commonwealth. Non-profits and government entities serving the Commonwealth are eligible to apply.

Watch a webinar about the application process here

Apply directly here

Welcome Aaron Dickinson!

Aaron Dickinson joined the Catalyst team in September as the new Senior Program Manager. He will support Catalyst’s water equity initiatives. Aaron comes to Catalyst with a master's in public policy from Duke University and several years of experience in water equity, research, and policy. Learn more about Aaron here and help us welcome him to Richmond!

Remote Supervision of Dental Hygienists: Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults in Long-Term Care Settings

Dental professionals, register for this webinar on November 1. Co-hosted by the Virginia Dental Hygienists Association (VDHA) and the Shenandoah Valley Dental Association, this webinar will focus on using remote supervision of dental hygienists to improve access to oral health care. Dr. Lyubov Slashcheva, Clinical Consultant here at Catalyst, and Susan Pharr of the VDHA will describe an implementation of this model with older adults in a long-term care setting. There are registration fees for dental professionals and a discount for dental office teams.

Click here to register

Updated CDC Infection Control Guidelines

CDC updated the infection prevention and control (IPC) guidance documents below for U.S. healthcare settings. These updates provide additional protection measures for patients and healthcare workers, especially in hospitals and nursing homes, but it is also relevant for dental personnel and practices.

Stay Up-to-Date on Your Vaccines

Healthcare personnel continue to be on the front line of the nation’s fight against COVID-19. Providing critical care to those who are or might be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 puts them at increased risk of infection from COVID-19. Check out CDC's guidance below to stay up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccinations.

COVID Vaccine and Booster Overview