Prevention Matters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states there are two measures that improve oral health in a community – Community Water Fluoridation and School Dental Sealant Programs.
Oregon was recognized by the Pew Charitable Trusts (2015) as one of the top three states for school dental sealant programs (SDSPs), but ranks 48 out of 50 states in access to optimally fluoridated water.
Due to COVID-19 restraints in the schools, the OrOHC K-12 Committee is focusing on promoting access to oral health information. SDSPs will resume providing services in the K-12 schools as soon as possible.
