PSP Informational Power Point

The Missouri Oral Health Preventive Services Program Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Division of Community and Public Health, Oral Health Program AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Services provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Notes Are Available With Each Slide Use “Control E” to View the Notes

What Is The Preventive Services Program? ,[object Object]

PSP Methodology ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

People Involved in the Event ,[object Object],[object Object],SCREENER Dentist or Dental Hygienist VARNISH VOLUNTEER Parent, Nurse, Teacher or any other Person Interested in Applying Varnish OTHER ASSISTANT Parent, Nurse, Teacher or any other Person interested in helping with the details of the Event EVENT COORDINATOR Person coordinating the screenings, varnish, education and referrals for the school or agency. Typically a School Nurse, Head Start Health Coordinator, County Nurse or Parent

Roles and Responsibilities ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Why Should You Consider PSP? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],According to a recent survey of Missouri’s 3 rd grade children:

Overall ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Studies show that tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease. It is five times higher than the next leading disease which is Asthma!

Some Questions You May Have ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Why Use Fluoride? ,[object Object]

Why Use Fluoride Varnish? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Fluoride Varnish is Endorsed by the Following Associations …. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What is a Screening? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How Is The Fluoride Varnish Applied? ,[object Object],[object Object]

What Supplies are Provided by DHSS? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What Supplies Does the Event Coordinator Need to Obtain? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],You will be asked to provide masks, gloves and hand sanitizer for your community volunteers, though you may ask your dental screeners to bring their own masks and gloves. Be sure to advise your screeners to bring a lighting source such as a small flashlight.

What Space is Needed for a PSP Event? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Provide an area with good lighting (an unused classroom, gymnasium or corner of a library will suffice)..

What About Paperwork? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

PSP Activity ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The End Result….. Happy and Healthy Smiles

For more detailed information on The Preventive Services Program and to find an Oral Health Program Consultant nearest you, please please visit our website at: www.mohealthysmiles.com

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