School Dental Health Programmes

Oral health care delivery within a school setting is a rapidly growing avenue for ensuring that all students have access to care. As oral health awareness grows, school administrators and school nurses are finding multiple options when seeking an oral health program to provide services to their student body. Programs may differ in the types of oral health providers that provide care, the specific services being delivered and even the space requirements needed. This document was designed to help guide schools in choosing the type of oral health program that will best meet the needs of their students.