Oral Health Resource Guidebook – Integrating Oral Health into School Health Programs and Policies
This guidebook is a joint publication of CSBA and the Dental Health Foundation developed to empower school board members and administrators to create an effective school-based oral health infrastructure. The guide provides background information, policy development tools, and other strategies for addressing students’ oral health needs that may be a barrier to their learning and academic achievement.
Also included in the guide is information on:
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Rationale for school-based oral health services
Global and national recognition of the need for a focus on oral health in schools.
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Community dental resources by county
This document, prepared by the Dental Health Foundation, highlights specific community dental resources for each county in California. It includes the name of the organization, contact information, services provided and who is eligible, and the payment options available.
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Mobile/portable dental care providers
In order to assist school districts approached by mobile/portable dental care providers, a statewide group of dental and education professionals developed documents which include a one-page overview of issues to consider, a more detailed set of guidelines, and a sample memorandum of understanding.
The resource guide can be found on CSBA’s website here.