Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 6 Strategies Scientifically Supported Some Evidence Implement broad initiatives to reduce alcohol and drug use Increase opportunities for oral health care Access to Care Air and Water Quality Alcohol and Drug Use 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 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 Social norms campaigns on alcohol misuse among college students Provide objective, normative information to reduce college students’ misperceptions about alcohol use and, ultimately, change their drinking behavior Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Alcohol and Drug Use Bookmark this strategy Universal school-based alcohol prevention programs Provide all students with the information and skills to prevent alcohol use; programs can be delivered via a specific curriculum or as a component of classroom behavior management Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Alcohol and Drug Use
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 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 Social norms campaigns on alcohol misuse among college students Provide objective, normative information to reduce college students’ misperceptions about alcohol use and, ultimately, change their drinking behavior Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Alcohol and Drug Use
Bookmark this strategy Universal school-based alcohol prevention programs Provide all students with the information and skills to prevent alcohol use; programs can be delivered via a specific curriculum or as a component of classroom behavior management Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Alcohol and Drug Use