A Guide For School Districts and their Partners  This guidebook is a comprehensive approach to oral health education policy in schools. It is a helpful  tool for school board members and superintendents to develop local polices to address oral health in their schools.
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 The California School Boards Association and the Dental Health Foundation created a guidebook to address oral health in schools.  This is the first time in California that the education and oral health communities have collaborated in developing a comprehensive approach to assist school districts deal with the complexities of oral health education and prevention. 

The primary objectives are:

• Educate school board members and communities on the critical link between oral health and academic achievement
• Develop a policy framework that supports local organization and solutions
• Share knowledge of best oral health practices in schools
• Encourage school-based oral health projects and partnerships in local communities
• Develop a comprehensive guide to oral health community services

Intended for school board members and administrators, the guidebook:

• Delivers education and training for school board members and communities
• Provides tools and sample policies to support an effective oral health infrastructure
• Identifies and communicates best practices among school districts
• Supports project development and partnerships in local communities
• Offers ideas for initiatives and partnerships in local communities

 Funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation