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251952 Strategies for a Successful Head Start Oral Health Program at the Local LevelWednesday, November 2, 2011: 1:10 PM
This presentation will share promising oral health strategies from San Antonio Bexar County Head Start Program, which serves 6,789 children. The presentation will highlight successful community collaborations for dental disease prevention, oral health education, and improved access to dental care. The importance of building a network of case managers,dental professionals, and community stakeholders will be emphasized. Resources for additional funding to enhance local Head Start oral health programs will also be discussed.
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Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I coordinate a Head Start oral health program at the local level and has years of experience working within the Head Start community to improve oral health through oral health education, prevention, and improving access to dental care. She presents at national meetings and is a consultant for the Association of State and Territorail Dental Directors , coordinating their Early Childhood workgroup.
I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation. |
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