As the Community Oral Health instructor in a dental hygiene educational program, you are approached by the director of a local Head Start program in your community regarding collaboration on student community oral health projects. This is a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program. The community water supply in your area has a natural fluoride level of 0.9 mg of fluoride per liter of water.
-All of the following oral health initiatives EXCEPT one are typically included in a Head Start oral health program. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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As licensed professionals, dental hygienists are a valuable resource to Head Start programs. They can be involved in all phases of an oral health program in a Head Start program. Their services can potentially include providing and coordinating screenings, preventive services, education, and referral for treatment; assisting in the coordination of follow-up care; providing leadership for the health services advisory committee; and advocating for the Head Start children and families. Secondary and tertiary preventive services are typically not provided by a Head Start program. Rather, establishing dental homes is required by Head Start to ensure ongoing care for the children after they leave the Head Start program. Daily brushing by children at school and oral health education for children and parents are additional requirements of Head Start programs.

As the Community Oral Health Instructor in a Dental Hygiene