Integrating Oral Health into School Health Programs and Policies Updated: October, 2011 View PDF - Share

Overview

The California School Boards Association and the Center for Oral Health have created a guidebook to address oral health policy in schools. This is the first time in California that the education and oral health communities have collaborated in developing a comprehensive approach to assist school districts deal with the complexities of oral health education and prevention.

The primary objectives are:

• Educate school board members and communities on the critical link between oral health and academic achievement;
• Develop a policy framework that supports local organization and solutions;
• Share knowledge of best oral health practices in schools; and
• Encourage school-based oral health projects and partnerships in local communities.

Intended for school board members and administrators, the guidebook:

• Delivers education and training for school board members and communities;
• Provides tools and sample policies to support an effective oral health infrastructure;
• Identifies and communicates best practices among school districts;
• Supports project development and partnerships in local communities; and
• Offers ideas for initiatives and partnerships in local communities.

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This project was made possible by a grant from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation