§ 247b–14a — Identification Of Interventions That Reduce The Burden And Transmission Of Oral, Dental, And Craniofacial Diseases In High Risk Populations; Development Of Approaches For Pediatric Oral And Craniofacial Assessment

(a) The Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, the Indian Health Service, and in consultation with the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall— (1) support community-based research that is designed to improve understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of pediatric oral, dental, craniofacial diseases and conditions and their sequelae in high risk populations; (2) support demonstrations of preventive interventions in high risk populations including nutrition, parenting, and feeding techniques; and (3) develop clinical approaches to assess individual patients for the risk of pediatric dental disease. (b) Treatment and other services shall be provided pursuant to this section by licensed dental health professionals in accordance with State practice and licensing laws. (c) the fiscal years 2001 through 2005.