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Expanding School-based Oral Health Programs in the Carolinas: Challenges and Opportunities
Amy Martin1, Amah Riley1, Anna Pollard2
1Department of Biomedical and Community Health Sciences, James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina.
North Carolina Medical Journal
|November 21, 2024
Summary
School-based oral health programs are vital for public health, particularly in underserved areas. Pandemic lessons are improving dental care integration in the Carolinas.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Dental Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- School-based oral health programs are crucial for population-based care.
- These programs are especially important in rural and underserved communities.
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for resilient dental safety nets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of school-based oral health programs.
- To analyze lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic for oral health strategies.
- To inform policies for integrating oral health services into the Carolinas' dental safety net.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on school-based oral health programs.
- Analysis of public health data from the Carolinas.
- Qualitative assessment of pandemic-related adaptations in dental care delivery.
Main Results:
- School-based programs demonstrate significant public health impact.
- Pandemic experiences offer insights for enhancing program delivery and accessibility.
- Integration strategies are being refined to strengthen the dental safety net.
Conclusions:
- School-based oral health initiatives are essential components of public health infrastructure.
- Adapting programs based on pandemic lessons can improve access to care.
- Strengthened integration is key to ensuring comprehensive dental services in the Carolinas.
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