Program Focus:
Assure, promote, and protect the oral health of California’s school children through a school-based program that emphasizes the prevention of oral disease, increased student awareness and knowledge about their oral health, increased student self-responsibility for their oral health, and the development of students’ positive, life-long health behaviors. CCDDPP recognizes the importance of a healthy child, and encourages activities that improve the nutritional, physical and mental well being of individuals.
Program Activities:
- Classroom oral health education, including materials for parents/guardians
- Toothbrushing instruction, toothbrushes, dental floss are provided
- Oral health screenings
- Dental sealants (Plastic coatings placed on chewing surfaces of healthy molars)
- Fluoride treatments (mouthrinse and tablet supplements)
- Community involvement
Program Contact Information:
Valerie Romeo, RDA, Program Coordinator
Imperial County Public Health Department
935 Broadway El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: (760) 482-4460
Fax: (760) 482-4750
e-mail valerieromeo@imperialcounty.net
Associated Documents:
California Children Dental Disease Prevention Program Guidelines
Associated Links:
California Department of Health Services Office of Oral Health
American Dental Association
American Dental Hygienists Association
California Society of Pediatric Dentists
California Dental Association Online
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