Health Office Management, Hearing, MO DHSS School Health, Oral Health, Vision
The purpose of any screening or review process (e.g., Missouri’s new oral health review) is to detect individuals with a suspected deviation that requires further examination at the earliest age possible in order to refer for diagnosis and treatment, if required. The following resources were gathered from the American Speech and Hearing Association, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Hearing
- American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) – School Age Screening
- Guidelines for Hearing Screening in the School Setting (2021, Missouri DHHS)
Oral Health
- Preventative Services Program
- Oral Health Guide for Caregivers of School-Age Children (Includes Dental Trauma Decision Tree)
- Find a Dentist in Your Area
- Missouri Office of Dental Health
Vision
- Fact Sheets – National Center for Blind Prevention
- Guidelines for Vision Screening in the School Setting (2021, Missouri DHSS)
- Vision Screening Guidelines Training for School Nurses PPT