Children's Oral Health Program Grant

The Children's Oral Health Program, funded by the New Jersey Department of Health, aims to enhance oral health awareness among school children and community groups. This initiative focuses on educating children about dental hygiene, promoting preventive measures, and ultimately reducing dental diseases. By engaging schools, nurses, and parenting groups, the program seeks to improve oral health literacy and ensure equitable access to oral health resources across New Jersey.

New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH)
The New Jersey Department of Health leads the state’s response to public health challenges and works to improve health outcomes for all New Jersey residents. Through its three primary branches—Public Health Services, Health Systems, and Integrated Health—the Department collaborates across programs and partners to strengthen New Jersey’s health system. Guided by its mission to protect public health, promote healthy communities, and improve the quality of health care, the Department supports initiatives that advance prevention, system integration, and equitable access to health services statewide.
Grant funds support the statewide Children’s Oral Health Program, which delivers oral health education to school children, school nurses, community groups, parenting groups, and other organizations. The program aims to increase oral health literacy, promote preventive practices, and reduce dental disease among children through education, outreach, and community-based engagement.