The Coordinated School Health Model has eight interactive components. Oral health is incorporated 
       into each component.  http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/CSHP/ 
          ASTDD School & Adolescent Oral 
          ASTDD School & Adolescent Oral 
       Health Resolution – 2007 Provides a foundation for 
       Health Resolution – 2007 Provides a foundation for 
                  integrating oral health into CSH
                  integrating oral health into CSH
        Oral Health is part of total health
        A school’s oral health program may be a child’s only 
         available source of dental care
        Providing screenings, education, counseling, and 
         collaborations with community programs promote 
         continuity of care
        ASTDD supports promotion of oral health through 
         educational curriculum
     Resources & Tools for 
     Resources & Tools for 
     State Dental Directors:
     State Dental Directors:
      Resolution
      Comprehensive brochure for Public Health Dental 
       Professionals
      Letter & Brochure for School Principals, 
       Nurses/School Health Professionals
      Curriculum Resources
      Assessment Resources
      Presentation on Oral Health Screening
      Presentation on Early Childhood Caries
     Recommendations for Use of Resources:
     Recommendations for Use of Resources:
      Provide oral health screening/assessment training to medical & 
      school health professionals
      Promote the use of early assessment, prevention & referral services 
      for at risk children
      Promote sharing of resources through local level oral health 
      programs
      Distribute resources to school nurses & teachers
      Promote oral health curriculum as key part of Coordinated School 
      Health programs
          Suggestions for Integration of
          Suggestions for Integration of
          Oral Health into each of the 
          Oral Health into each of the 
            8 Components of the 
            8 Components of the 
        Coordinated School Health Model
         Coordinated School Health Model
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         ASTDD Best Practice Approach Report
     http://www.astdd.org/index.php?template=bestpractices.html