Expanding School-based Oral Health Programs in the Carolinas: Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract

School-based oral health programs are an effective approach to population-based care and a stalwart of public health, especially in rural and underserved communities. Lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic have informed contemporary strategies and policies to ensure integration into the delicate dental safety net in the Carolinas.

Keywords: Amy Martin; North Carolina; South Carolina; oral health; school based oral health.