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 124 STAT. 551 PUBLIC LAW 111–148—MAR. 23, 2010 as the ‘campaign’) that is focused on oral healthcare prevention and education, including prevention of oral disease such as early childhood and other caries, periodontal disease, and oral cancer. ‘‘(b) REQUIREMENTS.—In establishing the campaign, the Sec- retary shall— ‘‘(1) ensure that activities are targeted towards specific populations such as children, pregnant women, parents, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and ethnic and racial minority populations, including Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians (as defined in section 4(c) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act) in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner; and ‘‘(2) utilize science-based strategies to convey oral health prevention messages that include, but are not limited to, community water fluoridation and dental sealants. ‘‘(c) PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall begin implementing the 5-year campaign. During the 2-year period referred to in the previous sentence, the Secretary shall conduct planning activities with respect to the campaign. ‘‘SEC. 399LL–1. RESEARCH-BASED DENTAL CARIES DISEASE MANAGE- MENT. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall award demonstration grants to eligible entities to demonstrate the effectiveness of research-based dental caries disease management activities. ‘‘(b) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible for a grant under this section, an entity shall— ‘‘(1) be a community-based provider of dental services (as defined by the Secretary), including a Federally-qualified health center, a clinic of a hospital owned or operated by a State (or by an instrumentality or a unit of government within a State), a State or local department of health, a dental program of the Indian Health Service, an Indian tribe or tribal organiza- tion, or an urban Indian organization (as such terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act), a health system provider, a private provider of dental services, medical, dental, public health, nursing, nutrition educational institutions, or national organizations involved in improving children’s oral health; and ‘‘(2) submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Sec- retary may require. ‘‘(c) USE OF FUNDS.—A grantee shall use amounts received under a grant under this section to demonstrate the effectiveness of research-based dental caries disease management activities. ‘‘(d) USE OF INFORMATION.—The Secretary shall utilize informa- tion generated from grantees under this section in planning and implementing the public education campaign under section 399LL. ‘‘SEC. 399LL–2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ‘‘There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part, such sums as may be necessary.’’. (b) SCHOOL-BASED SEALANT PROGRAMS.—Section 317M(c)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b–14(c)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘may award grants to States and Indian tribes’’ and 42 USC 280k–2. Submission. Grants. 42 USC 280k–1. Deadline.