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Dentistry's commitment to Head Start: an evaluation of selected programs.

W A Parker, R P Fultz

    Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
    |October 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Seven dental Head Start programs were evaluated for effectiveness. Most programs excelled in dental health education, fluoride application, and oral hygiene, meeting national and regional standards.

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    Public health reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)·1992

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Pediatric Dentistry
    • Dental Education

    Background:

    • Head Start programs aim to improve school readiness for low-income children.
    • Oral health is a critical component of overall child health and development.
    • Effective dental interventions in early childhood education are essential for long-term health outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of selected dental Head Start programs.
    • To assess program adherence to national and regional dental health standards.
    • To identify strengths and potential areas for improvement in early childhood dental care.

    Main Methods:

    • Random selection of seven dental Head Start programs for evaluation.
    • Assessment of key dental health components: education, fluoride application, and oral hygiene.
    • Comparison of program activities against established national and regional benchmarks.

    Main Results:

    • Six out of seven programs demonstrated outstanding performance in core dental health areas.
    • High compliance was observed in dental health education delivery.
    • Topical fluoride application and classroom oral hygiene practices were largely effective.

    Conclusions:

    • Dental Head Start programs can be highly effective in meeting established standards.
    • Comprehensive dental health interventions are successfully implemented in most evaluated programs.
    • These findings support the integration and continuation of robust dental services within early childhood education settings.

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