Dental Hygienists and Head Start: What You Should Know and How You Can Help



The National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center developed this publication to encourage dental hygienists to become involved in Head Start. The Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC) may use this information when seeking partnerships with dental hygienists and pediatric dentists. To read PDF files, get here.

Dental Hygienists and Head Start: What You Should Know and How You Can Help Dental hygienists can be a valuable resource for Head Start programs by providing oral health screenings and preventive services; educating staff, families, and children; making referrals for restorative treatment; and assisting Head Start staff in finding dental homes for Head Start children and coordinating follow-up care. More>> [PDF, 692KB]

Dental Hygienists and Head Start: What You Should Know and How You Can Help. Clark, M. and Holt, K. National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center. 2008. English. [PDF, 692KB].