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Assistance is available for those ready to launch and implement the Wisconsin Dental Pain Protocol. Assistance & Contact Info Assistance is available for those ready to launch and implement the Wisconsin Dental Pain Protocol. Email WDPP TA Provider, Lisa Bullard-Cawthorne

< IN CLINIC TOOLS Clinical Care Videos and Resources The following long-form and short-form videos provide essential applied clinical information and demonstrations of clinical technique. Video Title Supporting documents Communicating Impacts of Model Guidance on the importance of evaluation, measuring impact of the program (evaluation questions and metrics), measuring progress and sharing results • Overview WDPP - Overview - Communicating Impacts of Model .pdf Download PDF • 150KB WDPP Program Progress Report Template A form to collect data on progress of the WDPP program, such as steps for implementation of the model, relationships with local stakeholders, education and training of providers, evaluation data, and successes, challenges and lessons learned about implementation of the program. • WDPP Program Progress Report Template Editable template: Spreadsheet (Excel) WDPP - Program Progress Report - spreadsheet .xlsx Download XLSX • 74KB Editable template: Form (Google form – copy and adjust settings) 🟥 WDPP Program Progress Report - form Process Evaluation Referral Metrics Tracking Form The Dental Office Tracking form to track referral data can also be used to summarize the referrals per quarter or over the year to measure process metrics. • WDPP Dental Office Tracking Form for Dental Referrals Editable template: Spreadsheet (Excel) WDPP - Dental Office Tracking Form for Dental Referrals .xlsx Download XLSX • 157KB Editable template: Spreadsheet (Google spreadsheet) 🟥 WDPP- Dental Office Tracking form for Dental Referrals Hospital Metrics Guidance A spreadsheet for collecting and reporting on hospital data, that includes non-traumatic dental pain ( NTDP) visits to ED; repeat visits for NTDP; NTDP visits where opioid prescribed; and NTDP visits where local anesthetics are given; ICD-10 codes are also provided. • Collecting Hospital Data Editable template: WDPP Hospital Evaluation Metrics spreadsheet (Excel) WDPP Hospital Evaluation Metrics .xlsx Download XLSX • 146KB Editable template: WDPP Hospital Evaluation Metrics spreadsheet (Google spreadsheet) 🟥 WDPP Hospital Evaluation Metrics • Guidance on Assessing Data ASTDD - Guidance on Assessing ED data for Non-Traumatic Dental Conditions ASTDD-guidance-on-assessing-ed-data-for-ntdc .pdf Download PDF • 1.14MB Example Site Reports Example: Dane County - Dental Pain Initiative - 2019 Report Dane County - Dental Pain Initiative - 2019 Report .pdf Download PDF • 1.44MB Example: La Crosse County - Dental Pain Project - 2021 Report La Crosse County - Dental Pain Project - 2021 Report .pdf Download PDF • 410KB Technical Assistance For assistance with monitoring and evaluation, contact WDPP Evaluation Consultant, Andrea Gromoske at andrea@gromoskeconsulting.com .

The WDPP Clinical Algorithm provides basic diagnostic, treatment, medication, and referral guidance for dental pain and infection. The algorithm is evidence-based and was developed by emergency physicians, dentists, and oral surgeons to offer basic guidance to ED/UCC providers. The algorithm can and should be modified to represent each clinical system's standards and protocols. ON-SHIFT CLINICAL TOOLS: Dental Pain Clinical Algorithm The WDPP Clinical Algorithm provides basic diagnostic, treatment, medication, and referral guidance for dental pain and infection. The algorithm is evidence-based and was developed by emergency physicians, dentists, and oral surgeons to offer basic guidance to ED/UCC providers. The algorithm can and should be modified to represent each clinical system's standards and protocols. View and download the WDPP Clinical Algorithm (pdf) 🟥 Customize the WDPP Clinical Algorith m - editable version (Google slide, with editable fields for PAIN CONTROL and FQHC DENTAL CLINIC REFERRAL) For more information on the WDPP Clinical Algorithm, see WDPP Implementation Tool #4: Train Clinical Staff.

Consistent with the WDPP Clinical Algorithm, the following pain control protocol is recommended: WDPP Evidence-Based Treatment Recommendations. ON-SHIFT CLINICAL TOOLS: Opioid and Non-opioid Pain Control Consistent with the WDPP Clinical Algorithm, the following pain control protocol is recommended. View and download the Evidence-Based Treatment Recommendations (pdf) View and download the Cochrane Review (pdf)

< IN CLINIC TOOLS Clinical Care Videos and Resources The following long-form and short-form videos provide essential applied clinical information and demonstrations of clinical technique. Video Title Supporting documents Assessing the Burden of Dental Pain in Your Community Guidance on the importance of data and how to collect data on visits to the hospital emergency department for non-traumatic dental pain at a community and individual hospital level • Overview WDPP - Overview - Assessing the Burden of Dental Pain on Your Community .pdf Download PDF • 163KB For More information about Overall Evaluation Plan and Collecting Baseline Data See Tool 5: Demonstrate Impact Technical Assistance For further assistance with retrieving data, contact the WDPP technical assistance provider Lisa Bullard-Cawthorne at lisabc369@gmail.com .

< IN CLINIC TOOLS Clinical Care Videos and Resources The following long-form and short-form videos provide essential applied clinical information and demonstrations of clinical technique. Video Title Supporting documents Approaching Hospital Leadership Guidance on approaching hospital leadership to gain interest, support, and commitment to participate in a local WDPP program. • Overview WDPP - Overview - Approaching Hospital Leadership .pdf Download PDF • 143KB • Hospital Outreach Materials Hospital Leadership Meeting Example: Letter Example of WDPP Hospital Leadership Letter .pdf Download PDF • 58KB Example: Agenda Example of Hospital Meeting Agenda .pdf Download PDF • 98KB Example: Presentation Example of Hospital Leadership Meeting Presentation .pdf Download PDF • 1.08MB Editable template (Google slides) 🟥 Example of Hospital Leadership Meeting Presentation • WDPP Statement of Leadership Commitment Letter Editable template (Google doc) 🟥 WDPP Statement of Leadership Commitment Letter White Paper for Hospital Administrators A document that p r ovides background and rationale for implementing the Wisconsin Dental Pain Protocol • WDPP White Paper WDPP - White Paper for Hospital Administrators .pdf Download PDF • 210KB Hospital Communications Toolkit A toolkit to help hospitals showcase their commitment to the WDPP project both internally to staff and externally to the public • Overview WDPP - Overview - Hospital Communications .pdf Download PDF • 73KB • Communication Templates for Various Audiences Editable template: Internal Newsletter Article (Word doc) WDPP - Hospital Communications Toolkit - template 1 - internal newsletter article .docx Download DOCX • 109KB Editable template: Press Release (Word doc) WDPP - Hospital Communications Toolkit - template 2 - press release .docx Download DOCX • 109KB Editable template: Staff Emails (Word doc) WDPP - Hospital Communications Toolkit - template 3 - staff emails .docx Download DOCX • 109KB Editable template: Internal Website Content (Word doc) WDPP - Hospital Communications Toolkit - template 4 - internal website content .docx Download DOCX • 109KB Editable template: Media Talking Points (Word doc) WDPP - Hospital Communications Toolkit - template 5 - media talking points .docx Download DOCX • 109KB • Additional WDPP resources (list with links) WDPP - Additional Resources - Hospital Communications .pdf Download PDF • 97KB WDPP Model & Results (proof of concept) • WDPP Model and Results WDPP Model & Results 2.11.26 .pdf Download PDF • 259KB Introductory WDPP Presentation This presentation provides an overview of the WDPP model to introduce potential partners to all that is entailed. • WDPP Introductory Presentation WDPP Introductory Presentation-viewable .pdf Download PDF • 1.35MB Editable template (PowerPoint) WDPP Introductory Presentation .pptx Download PPTX • 5.48MB Editable template (Google slides) 🟥 WDPP Introductory Presentation WI NTDP Models (early years) A presentation on the partners involved and the outcomes of the original WDPP model and models implemented in other communities. • WI Non-traumatic Dental Pain Model - early years WI Non-traumatic Dental Pain Models - early years .pdf Download PDF • 183KB WDPP Project Action Plan Depending on community assets and infrastructure, this spreadsheet tracks all the pieces, identifies timelines and holds others accountable. • WDPP Project Action Plan Editable template (Excel) WDPP - Project Action Plan spreadsheet .xlsx Download XLSX • 139KB Editable template (Google spreadsheet) 🟥 WDPP Project Action Plan Bringing Community Partners Together for Implementing a WDPP Program Guidance on recruiting, preparing, facilitating, and follow-up for a first community partner meeting • Overview WDPP - Overview - Bringing Community Partners Together for Implementing a WDPP Program .pdf Download PDF • 157KB • Partner List - spreadsheet Editable template (Excel) WDPP - Partner List spreadsheet .xlsx Download XLSX • 140KB • First Partner Meeting - materials Example: Agenda Example of first WDPP La Crosse meeting - agenda .pdf Download PDF • 439KB Example: Overview slides Example of first WDPP La Crosse meeting - overview.pptx .pdf Download PDF • 461KB Example: Data slides Example of first WDPP La Crosse meeting - data.pptx .pdf Download PDF • 246KB Technical Assistance For support from WDPP Advisory group members to approach hospital leaders or provide a WDPP overview at the first partner meeting, email WDPP Technical Assistance Provider, Lisa Bullard-Cawthorne at lisabc369@gmail.com .

< IN CLINIC TOOLS Clinical Care Videos and Resources The following long-form and short-form videos provide essential applied clinical information and demonstrations of clinical technique. Video Title Supporting documents Individualizing the WDPP Clinical Algorithm A description of the purpose and components of a standardized clinical algorithm and how to reach agreement within and between health system partners. • Overview WDPP - Individualizing the WDPP Clinical Algorithm .pdf Download PDF • 141KB Preparing for Implementation Survey A survey to find out current practices, protocols and referrals in ED to be used for discussion of clinical algorithm. The results should also be shared with the clinical trainer prior to the training Editable template (Google form – copy and adjust settings) 🟥 Preparing for Implementation survey WDPP Clinical Algorithm A clinical algorithm for the triage and treatment of patients who report to emergency medical settings for NTDP • WDPP Clinical Algorithm WDPP-Clinical-Algorithm-8x11-2025rev2 .pdf Download PDF • 455KB Editable version (Google slide, with editable fields for PAIN CONTROL and FQHC DENTAL CLINIC REFERRAL) 🟥 WDPP Clinical Algorith m - editable The Badger Box: for Treating Dental Pain in ER/UCCs The purpose of and guidance on building and stocking a dental box to be used in a clinic for the treatment of dental pain and infection. • Overview WDPP - Overview - Badger Box .pdf Download PDF • 1.04MB • Photos • Box stickers (print-ready pdfs) Outer top sticker BadgerBox-sticker-TOP-11x7.5-with.125bleed .pdf Download PDF • 9.68MB Outer front sticker BadgerBox-sticker-FRONT-5.5x1.5-with.125bleed .pdf Download PDF • 1.67MB Outer sides sticker BadgerBox-sticker-SIDES-7.75x1.5-with.125bleed .pdf Download PDF • 2.06MB Inner top sticker BadgerBox-11x7.5-pricelist-sticker-2025 .pdf Download PDF • 426KB Training Opportunity Description of the training opportunity and how to prepare for training • Overview WDPP - Overview - Training Opportunity .pdf Download PDF • 139KB • Letter to Training Participants A letter to provide instruction and access to webinar and in-depth video to view before training Example: Letter WDPP - Letter to Training Participants .pdf Download PDF • 124KB Editable template (Word): Letter WDPP - Letter to Training Participants .docx Download DOCX • 88KB • Oral Cavity Manikin Oral cavity manikins offer an opportunity for providers to practice performing anesthetic injections. Through use of indicator lights, the manikins provide real-time evaluation of injection technique. (photos below) • Photos (from past trainings) Training Resources • Agenda Example WDPP - 4.5.a - Training Agenda .pdf Download PDF • 112KB Editable template (Word) WDPP - 4.5.a - Training Agenda .docx Download DOCX • 87KB • Clinical Training Presentation Example WDPP Clinical Training Presentation-viewable .pdf Download PDF • 1.90MB Editable template (Google slides) 🟥 WDPP Clinical Training Presentation • Clinical algorithm WDPP-Clinical-Algorithm-8x11-2025rev2 .pdf Download PDF • 455KB Editable version (Google slide, with editable fields for PAIN CONTROL and FQHC DENTAL CLINIC REFERRAL) 🟥 WDPP Clinical Algorith m - editable • Hands-on Training Checklist Lists all the things participants are expected to do at the training WDPP - Hands On Training Checklist .pdf Download PDF • 110KB • Cochrane Review WDPP-Cochrane-Review .pdf Download PDF • 212KB • WACEP Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for Emergency Departments and Emergency Physicians WACEP Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for Emergency Departments and Emergency Physicians .pdf Download PDF • 480KB • Clinical Care Video Library See On-Shift Clinical Tools: Clinical Care Videos Training Evaluation Survey A survey to evaluate the usefulness of the training provided on the WDPP protocol and dental blocks. • WDPP Training Evaluation Survey WDPP - Training Evaluation Survey .pdf Download PDF • 150KB Editable template (Word) WDPP - Training Evaluation Survey .docx Download DOCX • 110KB Editable online form (Google form) 🟥 Training Evaluation as online form Technical Assistance For further information about training and training resources, contact the WDPP technical assistance provider, Lisa Bullard-Cawthorne at lisabc369@gmail.com .

Consistent with the WDPP Clinical Algorithm, the following pain control protocol is recommended: WDPP Evidence-Based Treatment Recommendations. ON-SHIFT CLINICAL TOOLS: Antibiotic Guidance Consistent with the WDPP Clinical Algorithm, the following pain control protocol is recommended. View and download the Evidence-Based Treatment Recommendations (pdf) For more information on the WDPP Clinical Algorithm, see WDPP Implementation Tool #4: Train Clinical Staff.

< IN CLINIC TOOLS Clinical Care Videos and Resources The following long-form and short-form videos provide essential applied clinical information and demonstrations of clinical technique. Video Title Supporting documents Ready to Launch Guidance on things that have to be in place and agreed upon before launching a local WDPP program. • Overview WDPP - Overview - Ready to Launch .pdf Download PDF • 137KB • WDPP Implementation Checklist Card (print-ready 4 x 6 inch pdf with bleed included) WDPP-Implementation-Checklist-4x6in-withbleed .pdf Download PDF • 427KB • Example: Partner Meeting to Launch - Agenda Example - Partner Meeting to Launch agenda .pdf Download PDF • 439KB Maintain the WDPP Program Guidance on the importance and steps for monitoring the program and keeping partners participating and engaged. • Overview WDPP - Maintenance of the WDPP Program .pdf Download PDF • 134KB • WDPP Annual Partner Meeting Example: Agenda WDPP Partner Meeting - agenda .pdf Download PDF • 170KB Example: Presentation Please note that this is from a past meeting. If you need slides with updated data and/or your local community, contact the WDPP TA Provider at lisabc369@gmail.com WDPP Annual Partner Meeting - presentation template .pdf Download PDF • 1.19MB Example: Minutes WDPP Partner Meeting - minutes .pdf Download PDF • 112KB • WDPP Partner Celebration Tools Example: Invitation WDPP Partner Celebration - invitation .pdf Download PDF • 441KB Example: Agenda WDPP Leaders Dinner - agenda .pdf Download PDF • 84KB Example: Presentation WDPP Leaders Dinner Celebration - presentation .pdf Download PDF • 210KB • WDPP Partner Acknowledgment Tools Editable template: Dental Leader - Letter (Word doc) WDPP - Dental Leader Acknowledgment - letter .docx Download DOCX • 151KB Editable template: Community Leadership Award - Certificate 🟥 WDPP Dental Leader Acknowledgement - award certificate (Canva layout, letter size - make a copy to customize) Graphic for website: Community Leadership - Badge WDPP-Dental-Leader-Acknowledgment-badge .png Download PNG • 110KB Join the WDPP Community of Practice meetings Network with other sites that are implementing the program If interested, contact Lisa Bullard-Cawthorne, WDPP TA provider at lisabc369@gmail.com . Technical Assistance To get assistance with launching your local WDPP program and/or maintaining interest with your local partners, contact the WDPP technical assistance provider, Lisa Bullard-Cawthorne at lisabc369@gmail.com .

< IN CLINIC TOOLS Clinical Care Videos and Resources The following long-form and short-form videos provide essential applied clinical information and demonstrations of clinical technique. Video Title Supporting documents The Importance and Role of Care Coordination Guidance on the importance of dental care coordination , and the specific duties of an individual/entity to take on this role • Overview WDPP - Overview - The Importance and Role of Care Coordination .pdf Download PDF • 136KB Recruiting Dental Providers to Participate This provides information about potential dental providers in your community and also specific approaches to recruit private dentists • Overview WDPP - Overview - Recruiting Dental Providers to Participate .pdf Download PDF • 202KB • Example Letters for Dentist Recruitment Example Letter: Dentist Recruitment - La Crosse .pdf Download PDF • 70KB Example Letter_ Dentist Recruitment - Brown County .pdf Download PDF • 190KB • WDPP Partner Acknowledgement Tools See Tool 6: Maintain the WDPP Program / WDPP Partner Acknowledgement Tools Dental Leaders Referral Parameters Tool Once a dentist/dental clinic has agreed to provide care to emergency department or urgent care center patients, this form can be used to collect details about referral parameters for each participating dental office. Editable template (Excel spreadsheet) WDPP - Dental Leaders Referral Parameters Tool spreadsheet .xlsx Download XLSX • 139KB Editable template (Google spreadsheet) 🟥 Dental Leaders Referral Parameters tool Setting Up Your Referral Mechanism • Overview WDPP - Overview - Setting Up Your Referral Mechanism .pdf Download PDF • 153KB • Referral Mechanism video • WDPP Referral Mechanism and Referral Card Examples WDPP Referral Mechanism Editable template (PowerPoint) WDPP Referral Mechanism template.pptx WDPP - Referral Mechanism template .pptx Download PPTX • 136KB Editable template (Google slide) 🟥 WDPP Referral Mechanism WDPP Referral Card Editable template (Canva layout, business card size - make a copy to customize) 🟥 WDPP Referral Card WDPP Dental Office Tracking Form for Dental Referrals Dental Office Tracking Form used to gather referral data for monitoring purposes Editable template (Excel) WDPP - Dental Office Tracking Form for Dental Referrals .xlsx Download XLSX • 184KB Editable template (Google spreadsheet) 🟥 WDPP Dental Office Tracking form for Dental Referrals Technical Assistance For assistance pertaining to care coordination, contact the WDPP technical assistance provider Lisa Bullard-Cawthorne at lisabc369@gmail.com .