National Preventive Dentistry Demonstration Program, 1977-1981

Data in this collection document the National Preventive Dentistry Demonstration Program. The program provided dental examinations and preventive treatment of school children. Information such as sex, age, race, grade, and program site are given for each child, as well as data on the specific treatment regimen for the child. Data on dental habits and condition are provided by a survey of parents (which also includes demographic data on participants and non-participants), radiographic examinations, and clinical examinations. Also included are data on the costs, personnel resources, and materiel required by the program, plus results from periodic surveys of participating school principals and teachers.