Good dental care begins early
Specialized preventive dental services for children are provided through a contract with private practice dentists and dental hygienists in the region who provide outreach services in conjunction with with local schools for first graders and third graders. A model approved by the Division of Public Health is used in this program. In our model, the dental hygienist has traveling dental hygiene equipment, and visits an individual school at a prearranged time, date, and place. She meets individually with children whose parents have given written permission for her to do an oral exam and provide individualized educational sessions with the children. A written report of the dental visit is sent to the parents to report any significant findings, and referral to local dentists is included, should it be necessary for additional treatment.