Dental caries remains among the most prevalent diseases of both children and adults.
This report presents the results of Phase 1. The study population was a convenience sample of 2872 Head Start and elementary school children. Elementary schools within each community were selected randomly. In addition, public health personnel in Oregon may emphasize dental sealant programs because relatively few children have access to fluoridated water. Reaching preschool children before dental caries occurs will require the cooperation of other health professionals.