Table of Contents

Introduction

• Purpose
• Burden of Oral Disease
• School-Based Dental Sealant Programs
• Conclusion
• References

Step 1: Getting Started

• Planning Committee
• Needs Assessment
• Geographic Area
• Target Population
• Number of Students Eligible for the Program
• References

Step 2: Gaining and Maintaining Community Support

• Establishing the Advisory Group
• Gaining Support from the Local Oral Health Community
• Gaining Support from School Officials
• Working with School Administrators and Staff
• Gaining the Support of City Councils, Boards of Health, County Commissioners, and Philanthropic Organizations

Step 3: Staffing

• Clinical Staff
• Administrative Staff
• Contractors
• Volunteers
• References

Step 4: Purchasing Dental Equipment and Supplies

• Dental Clinic Within a School-Based Health Center
• Mobile Dental Vans
• Portable Dental Equipment
  • Dental Unit
  • Compressors
  • Dental Chair
  • Dental Light
  • Dental Hygienist and Assistant Stools
  • Sterilizers
  • Ultrasonic Cleaner
• Supplies
• References

Step 5: Funding

• Obtaining Initial Funding
• Sustaining Funding
• References

Step 6: Developing Forms and Records, Tracking Students, and Collecting and Analyzing Data

• Planning for Information Management
• Printing Forms and Records
• Collecting Data
• Consent Forms
• Student Records
• Analyzing Data

Step 7: Preparing to Launch

• Staff Training and Information
• Scheduling Schools
• Obtaining Parental Consent
• References

Step 8: Implementing the Program

• Program Setup
• Student Assessments
• Student Flow during Sealant Placement
• Technique
• References

Step 9: Referral and Follow-up

• Identifying Community Resources
• Working with Parents
• Involving School Nurses
• Tracking Referral Effectiveness
• Strategies

Step 10: Program Evaluation

• Determining Dental Sealant Quality
• Determining Program Cost
• Program Participation
• Other Evaluation Tools
• References

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