School Oral Health Program

Funded by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Why School-based care?

Equitable Access

Removing barriers so all students have the opportunity to achive and maintain oral health.

Greater Impact

Creating long-term change by improving health outcomes through student empowerment.

Sustainable Care

Building strong partnerships with schools and providers to create lasting strategies that will shape the oral health landscape in Maine for generations.

IS ORAL HEALTH CARE OFFERED IN YOUR SCHOOL?

Bring Preventative Care to YOU

With our network of prevention partners—find the best fit for your school!

Oral Health Education Resources

Elementary School

Building a strong foundation for happy and healthy smiles

View

Middle School

Adapting healthy habits in changing environments

View

High School

Sustaining oral well-being into adulthood

View

Nurse & Educator

Guides & materials to help you confidently support students

View

“The state-run oral health program empowers students of all ages to build healthy habits. After our class this week, one of my third graders said, ‘I’m not going to pretend to brush my teeth anymore!’ That’s the kind of lasting impact this program makes.”

— Deb LaPointe Educator