Guest guest Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 I imagine if one made a soft enough paste with the baking soda, it would not be injurious. There are even toothpastes made with baking soda in them (Arm & Hammer) so it is being sold that way as well. Confidentiality Notice: This message is intended only for the use of the individual or enity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law and HIPAA compliance. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. >>> tina.castanares@... 08/02/03 01:52PM >>> The messages on our listserv about obstacles to buying toothpaste (distance from businesses, etc.) , and the ideas about alternatives (homemade baking soda and water paste), all seem helpful. (Although -- I have heard from some dentists that baking soda may actually be too abrasive. Comments on that?) Having said that, for migrant clinicians and advocates and outreach workers, etc. who do live or work anywhere near a " dollar store, " I would suggest advising farmworkers to get their toothpaste at such a store. There are large tubes of fluoridated toothpaste (Colgate, AquaFresh, etc -- common brands) for sale for $1 at every such store I've ever seen. Migrant clinics doing an outreach campaign might even consider negotiating an even lower price from such a store to buy a bunch of tubes and give them away in the field, if they have a budget that can stretch to afford such a thing. Or a dollar store might donate $100 worth of toothpaste every summer, etc. I'm not crazy about dollar stores and the sweatshop labor they represent, just like I'm not crazy about the whole pharmaceuticals " samples " system, etc. but in both cases there may be an argument for practicality when it comes to serving low-income patients. Respects, Tina Tina Castañares, MD Castañares Consulting 637 Highway 141 White Salmon, WA 98672 509 / 493-1600 voice 347 / 412-0087 fax tina.castanares@... To Post a message, send it to: Groups To Unsubscribe, send a blank message to: -unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 You could also contact CREST or Pfizer and asked them to mail you 100 free tooth paste samples for the farmworkers, the manufacturing companies are quite good about distributing samples. If you need more information on how to contact these companies please give me call 1-800-377-9968. Tina Castañares wrote: > The messages on our listserv about obstacles to buying toothpaste (distance > from businesses, etc.) , and the ideas about alternatives (homemade baking > soda and water paste), all seem helpful. (Although -- I have heard from > some dentists that baking soda may actually be too abrasive. Comments on > that?) > > Having said that, for migrant clinicians and advocates and outreach workers, > etc. who do live or work anywhere near a " dollar store, " I would suggest > advising farmworkers to get their toothpaste at such a store. There are > large tubes of fluoridated toothpaste (Colgate, AquaFresh, etc -- common > brands) for sale for $1 at every such store I've ever seen. > > Migrant clinics doing an outreach campaign might even consider negotiating > an even lower price from such a store to buy a bunch of tubes and give them > away in the field, if they have a budget that can stretch to afford such a > thing. Or a dollar store might donate $100 worth of toothpaste every > summer, etc. > > I'm not crazy about dollar stores and the sweatshop labor they represent, > just like I'm not crazy about the whole pharmaceuticals " samples " system, > etc. but in both cases there may be an argument for practicality when it > comes to serving low-income patients. > > Respects, > Tina > > Tina Castañares, MD > Castañares Consulting > 637 Highway 141 > White Salmon, WA 98672 > 509 / 493-1600 voice > 347 / 412-0087 fax > tina.castanares@... > > > To Post a message, send it to: Groups > > To Unsubscribe, send a blank message to: -unsubscribe > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 , We also apply for grants from dental foundations. I get atleast $2,000 towards the purchase of dental education. I go through Proctor & Gamble, for every toothbrush purchased (which is around $1.00) they donate small tubes of Crest toothpaste. Our patients get atleast 2-3 every season, we use every opportunity to hand them out. Outreach takes them, our camp health aides. I would look it up through your state. Ours is West Michigan Dental Foundation, but it is worth checking into. Anything to help. Thanks. Pope >>> tina.castanares@... 08/02/03 02:52PM >>> The messages on our listserv about obstacles to buying toothpaste (distance from businesses, etc.) , and the ideas about alternatives (homemade baking soda and water paste), all seem helpful. (Although -- I have heard from some dentists that baking soda may actually be too abrasive. Comments on that?) Having said that, for migrant clinicians and advocates and outreach workers, etc. who do live or work anywhere near a " dollar store, " I would suggest advising farmworkers to get their toothpaste at such a store. There are large tubes of fluoridated toothpaste (Colgate, AquaFresh, etc -- common brands) for sale for $1 at every such store I've ever seen. Migrant clinics doing an outreach campaign might even consider negotiating an even lower price from such a store to buy a bunch of tubes and give them away in the field, if they have a budget that can stretch to afford such a thing. Or a dollar store might donate $100 worth of toothpaste every summer, etc. I'm not crazy about dollar stores and the sweatshop labor they represent, just like I'm not crazy about the whole pharmaceuticals " samples " system, etc. but in both cases there may be an argument for practicality when it comes to serving low-income patients. Respects, Tina Tina Castañares, MD Castañares Consulting 637 Highway 141 White Salmon, WA 98672 509 / 493-1600 voice 347 / 412-0087 fax tina.castanares@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 I will be out of the office until August 18th so there may be a delay in my reply. If it's urgent, you can contact Ms. Larkin at jllarkin@.... Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 I will be out of the office until August 18th so there may be a delay in my reply. If it's urgent, you can contact Ms. Larkin at jllarkin@.... Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 I have been following the excellent discussion thread on dental issues, and I was wondering if there is a good list of dental foundations across the nation. I think many of us could benefit from information on dental resources for migrant farmworkers, low-income families, etc. Thanks! Ruschak, MPH, MA Program Manager Centennial BOCES Migrant Education Program -----Original Message----- From: Pope [mailto:popeje@...] Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 12:26 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Re :toothpaste , We also apply for grants from dental foundations. I get atleast $2,000 towards the purchase of dental education. I go through Proctor & Gamble, for every toothbrush purchased (which is around $1.00) they donate small tubes of Crest toothpaste. Our patients get atleast 2-3 every season, we use every opportunity to hand them out. Outreach takes them, our camp health aides. I would look it up through your state. Ours is West Michigan Dental Foundation, but it is worth checking into. Anything to help. Thanks. Pope >>> tina.castanares@... 08/02/03 02:52PM >>> The messages on our listserv about obstacles to buying toothpaste (distance from businesses, etc.) , and the ideas about alternatives (homemade baking soda and water paste), all seem helpful. (Although -- I have heard from some dentists that baking soda may actually be too abrasive. Comments on that?) Having said that, for migrant clinicians and advocates and outreach workers, etc. who do live or work anywhere near a " dollar store, " I would suggest advising farmworkers to get their toothpaste at such a store. There are large tubes of fluoridated toothpaste (Colgate, AquaFresh, etc -- common brands) for sale for $1 at every such store I've ever seen. Migrant clinics doing an outreach campaign might even consider negotiating an even lower price from such a store to buy a bunch of tubes and give them away in the field, if they have a budget that can stretch to afford such a thing. Or a dollar store might donate $100 worth of toothpaste every summer, etc. I'm not crazy about dollar stores and the sweatshop labor they represent, just like I'm not crazy about the whole pharmaceuticals " samples " system, etc. but in both cases there may be an argument for practicality when it comes to serving low-income patients. Respects, Tina Tina Castañares, MD Castañares Consulting 637 Highway 141 White Salmon, WA 98672 509 / 493-1600 voice 347 / 412-0087 fax tina.castanares@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 I will be out of the office until August 18th so there may be a delay in my reply. If it's urgent, you can contact Ms. Larkin at jllarkin@.... Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 I will be out of the office until August 18th so there may be a delay in my reply. If it's urgent, you can contact Ms. Larkin at jllarkin@.... Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 I will be out of the office until August 18th so there may be a delay in my reply. If it's urgent, you can contact Ms. Larkin at jllarkin@.... Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 , I don't believe that there is a specific list for dental foundations. I ordered a foundation directory for the state of MI and I check to see which one's like to fund dental projects. Most of your funding information is going to come from your specific state. They like to fund smaller projects like education rather than big. I have been working on a dental van for almost two years. Try your state first. Pope Programs Director Sparta Health Center >>> sruschak@... 08/12/03 11:22AM >>> I have been following the excellent discussion thread on dental issues, and I was wondering if there is a good list of dental foundations across the nation. I think many of us could benefit from information on dental resources for migrant farmworkers, low-income families, etc. Thanks! Ruschak, MPH, MA Program Manager Centennial BOCES Migrant Education Program -----Original Message----- From: Pope [mailto:popeje@...] Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 12:26 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Re :toothpaste , We also apply for grants from dental foundations. I get atleast $2,000 towards the purchase of dental education. I go through Proctor & Gamble, for every toothbrush purchased (which is around $1.00) they donate small tubes of Crest toothpaste. Our patients get atleast 2-3 every season, we use every opportunity to hand them out. Outreach takes them, our camp health aides. I would look it up through your state. Ours is West Michigan Dental Foundation, but it is worth checking into. Anything to help. Thanks. Pope >>> tina.castanares@... 08/02/03 02:52PM >>> The messages on our listserv about obstacles to buying toothpaste (distance from businesses, etc.) , and the ideas about alternatives (homemade baking soda and water paste), all seem helpful. (Although -- I have heard from some dentists that baking soda may actually be too abrasive. Comments on that?) Having said that, for migrant clinicians and advocates and outreach workers, etc. who do live or work anywhere near a " dollar store, " I would suggest advising farmworkers to get their toothpaste at such a store. There are large tubes of fluoridated toothpaste (Colgate, AquaFresh, etc -- common brands) for sale for $1 at every such store I've ever seen. Migrant clinics doing an outreach campaign might even consider negotiating an even lower price from such a store to buy a bunch of tubes and give them away in the field, if they have a budget that can stretch to afford such a thing. Or a dollar store might donate $100 worth of toothpaste every summer, etc. I'm not crazy about dollar stores and the sweatshop labor they represent, just like I'm not crazy about the whole pharmaceuticals " samples " system, etc. but in both cases there may be an argument for practicality when it comes to serving low-income patients. Respects, Tina Tina Castañares, MD Castañares Consulting 637 Highway 141 White Salmon, WA 98672 509 / 493-1600 voice 347 / 412-0087 fax tina.castanares@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 In Kansas, the Kansas Dental Association is funding a " Mission of Mercy " Aug. 22-24 in Wyandotte Co.,, and will have a future clinic in Southeast Kansas. Perhaps your state dental association would do likewise. Confidentiality Notice: This message is intended only for the use of the individual or enity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law and HIPAA compliance. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. >>> popeje@... 08/12/03 11:25AM >>> , I don't believe that there is a specific list for dental foundations. I ordered a foundation directory for the state of MI and I check to see which one's like to fund dental projects. Most of your funding information is going to come from your specific state. They like to fund smaller projects like education rather than big. I have been working on a dental van for almost two years. Try your state first. Pope Programs Director Sparta Health Center >>> sruschak@... 08/12/03 11:22AM >>> I have been following the excellent discussion thread on dental issues, and I was wondering if there is a good list of dental foundations across the nation. I think many of us could benefit from information on dental resources for migrant farmworkers, low-income families, etc. Thanks! Ruschak, MPH, MA Program Manager Centennial BOCES Migrant Education Program -----Original Message----- From: Pope [mailto:popeje@...] Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 12:26 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Re :toothpaste , We also apply for grants from dental foundations. I get atleast $2,000 towards the purchase of dental education. I go through Proctor & Gamble, for every toothbrush purchased (which is around $1.00) they donate small tubes of Crest toothpaste. Our patients get atleast 2-3 every season, we use every opportunity to hand them out. Outreach takes them, our camp health aides. I would look it up through your state. Ours is West Michigan Dental Foundation, but it is worth checking into. Anything to help. Thanks. Pope >>> tina.castanares@... 08/02/03 02:52PM >>> The messages on our listserv about obstacles to buying toothpaste (distance from businesses, etc.) , and the ideas about alternatives (homemade baking soda and water paste), all seem helpful. (Although -- I have heard from some dentists that baking soda may actually be too abrasive. Comments on that?) Having said that, for migrant clinicians and advocates and outreach workers, etc. who do live or work anywhere near a " dollar store, " I would suggest advising farmworkers to get their toothpaste at such a store. There are large tubes of fluoridated toothpaste (Colgate, AquaFresh, etc -- common brands) for sale for $1 at every such store I've ever seen. Migrant clinics doing an outreach campaign might even consider negotiating an even lower price from such a store to buy a bunch of tubes and give them away in the field, if they have a budget that can stretch to afford such a thing. Or a dollar store might donate $100 worth of toothpaste every summer, etc. I'm not crazy about dollar stores and the sweatshop labor they represent, just like I'm not crazy about the whole pharmaceuticals " samples " system, etc. but in both cases there may be an argument for practicality when it comes to serving low-income patients. Respects, Tina Tina Castañares, MD Castañares Consulting 637 Highway 141 White Salmon, WA 98672 509 / 493-1600 voice 347 / 412-0087 fax tina.castanares@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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