Guidelines for School Health Services: Oral Health

Schools and school nurses can play a role in enhancing children's oral health. Through education, screening, and preventative care we can improve oral health for all people in Maine. 

Maine CDC Oral Health Program 

The Children's Oral Health Network of Maine has collaborated with school nurses and other partners to create a toolkit. the School-Based Oral Health Toolkit A Resource for School Nurses.

American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes the role of schools in oral health and outline the components of an effective school based program. 

US CDC Oral Health in Schools

 

 

Contact 
Emily Poland, MPH, RN, NCSN                                     Chantelle Roddy
School Nurse Consultant                                                 School Oral Health Program
Coordinated School Health Team Leader                        Project Coordinator MCD Global
Emailemily.poland@maine.gov                                     Emailcroddy@mcd.org