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The Dental Screening web page offers information which provides various health resources regarding school dental screenings and collection of dental screening certificates for Oregon school district staff and parents of students.
Information on HB 2972 (Dental Screening).
Guidelines for Dental Screening.
Training guidelines: The State Dental Director requires screeners to follow the Basic Screening Survey (BSS) guidelines established by the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD). For training information, please contact Oregon Health Authority’s school oral health programs coordinator oral.health@dhsoha.state.or.us
Regarding information required by House Bill 2972.
A healthy mouth is an important part of overall health, and good oral health starts with keeping your child’s teeth cavity-free
ORS 336.213 requires school districts to collect dental screening information for students 7 years of age or younger and who are beginning an educational program (includes prekindergarten) for the first time. school districts must report the percentage of students who fail to submit a screening certificate to the Oregon Department of Education by October 1 of each year. No later than December 1 each year, the Oregon Department of Education must submit a summary to the Interim Legislative Committees on Education and to the Dental Director appointed by the Oregon Health Authority.
Contact:Ely Sanders
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