By ordering audio visual materials for teachers. By displaying health posters. By working with school administrators and parents to provide healthy food in school vending machines. By arranging for dental screenings and helping volunteer dentists screen students. By serving as nominators for the dental care program.
School nurses can be the catalysts in making the program effective.
Teachers can participate by teaching the Tattletooth II oral health education program. Dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants can assist in training teachers and they can also make classroom presentations. Parents can support the programs by reinforcing dental health practices at home with their children. Community organizations can cooperate by publicizing the program. Newborn Screening Referral Info.