Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 5 Strategies Community Development Government Implement broad initiatives to reduce alcohol and drug use Increase opportunities for oral health care Access to Care Alcohol and Drug Use Community Safety Sexual Activity Clear all Bookmark this strategy Allied dental professional scope of practice Expand the role of allied dental professionals (e.g., hygienists, therapists, etc.) via changes to statute, dentist supervision requirements, etc. Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Access to Care Bookmark this strategy Community water fluoridation Adjust and monitor fluoride levels in public water supplies to reach and retain optimal fluoride concentrations Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Access to Care Bookmark this strategy Fentanyl test strip distribution programs Provide free fentanyl test strips to detect the presence of fentanyl in different kinds of drugs and drug forms Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Alcohol and Drug Use Bookmark this strategy Good Samaritan drug overdose laws Provide immunity from arrest, charges, or prosecution for drug possession or paraphernalia when individuals experiencing or witnessing drug overdose summon emergency services Evidence Rating: Expert Opinion Alcohol and Drug Use Bookmark this strategy School dental programs Provide sealants, fluoride treatment, screening, and other preventive dental care on school grounds via partnerships with dental professionals Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Access to Care
Bookmark this strategy Allied dental professional scope of practice Expand the role of allied dental professionals (e.g., hygienists, therapists, etc.) via changes to statute, dentist supervision requirements, etc. Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Access to Care
Bookmark this strategy Community water fluoridation Adjust and monitor fluoride levels in public water supplies to reach and retain optimal fluoride concentrations Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Access to Care
Bookmark this strategy Fentanyl test strip distribution programs Provide free fentanyl test strips to detect the presence of fentanyl in different kinds of drugs and drug forms Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Alcohol and Drug Use
Bookmark this strategy Good Samaritan drug overdose laws Provide immunity from arrest, charges, or prosecution for drug possession or paraphernalia when individuals experiencing or witnessing drug overdose summon emergency services Evidence Rating: Expert Opinion Alcohol and Drug Use
Bookmark this strategy School dental programs Provide sealants, fluoride treatment, screening, and other preventive dental care on school grounds via partnerships with dental professionals Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Access to Care
