School-Based Oral Health Programs

The Office of Global and Population Health at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine currently runs school-based oral health programs in 20 schools and 30 preschools in Boston and eight other cities in Massachusetts and covers ~3,000 children ages 6 months to 21 years. These programs deliver preventive services to thousands of children, including oral health education, dental screenings, fluoride applications, and sealant placement.