Gaining and maintaining community support is key to the success of a school-based dental sealant program. This step involves considering all individuals and organizations that could provide financial, in-kind, and political support for the program. Such individuals and organizations may include
- Dental and dental hygiene association representatives
- Dentists and dental hygienists
- School boards, superintendents, principals, and staff
- School health advisory committees
- Parents
- Parent teacher associations (PTAs)
- Head Start programs
- Child advocacy organizations and coalitions
- Social service agencies
- Local health departments and community health centers
- County commissioners
- County and city boards of health
- City council members
- State legislators
- Business leaders
- Potential funders (e.g., private foundations, philanthropic organizations)
- Third-party payors
- Faith-based organizations
- Community service organizations (e.g., Elks, Junior League, Kiwanis, Moose, Shriners)
- Union chapters (e.g., American Federation of Teachers, National Education Association)
- Financial institutions (e.g., banks, credit unions)
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