The Meth Mouth Prevention and Community Recovery Act
The Meth Mouth Prevention and Community Recovery Act will:
(a) Provide for a grant program to educate elementary and secondary school
students about the oral health risks associated with methamphetamine use. Funding will be used to develop instructional and promotional items such as audiovisual, flyers, brochures, pamphlets and similar items.
(b) Provide for enhanced research examining all aspects of methamphetamine
- related tooth decay, including its causes, its public health impact, innovative models for prevention and new methods for treatment.
(c) Provide for enhanced training and technical assistance, to help dentists and
allied dental personnel to better identify, interact with, and furnish safe and effective oral health care to methamphetamine dependent patients.
