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. Visit Connecting Schools to Oral Health Services to find the School-Based Oral Health Toolkit A Resource for School Nurses.
- American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes the role of schools in oral health and outlines the components of an effective school-based program.
- US CDC: Managing Oral Health in Schools
- Oral Health: Tips for Families from the National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness
- Department of Health and Human Services: Fluoride Facts for Parents
Contact
Emily Poland, MPH, RN, NCSN
School Nurse Consultant / Coordinated School Health Team Leader
Email: Emily.Poland@maine.gov
Danielle Peterson, IPDH, MHA, EdD
Program Manager, School Oral Health Program
Email: dpeterson@mcd.org