Dental caries ranks among the most common chronic diseases of childhood—both in the United States and around the world—due in part to lack of access to professional dental services and poor oral health literacy. A survey that examined the success of school-based health and oral care programs in 61 countries may offer evidence proving the effectiveness of one approach to reducing caries rates and improving oral health. Conducted by the University of Copenhagen and the World Health Organization, the study highlights the beneficial role schools play in promoting awareness and preventing disease among children, and points to school-based care as a potential means for eliminating barriers to medical and dental care. Click the link below to read more.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:00:01 +0000
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