USA -Idaho 48% fluoridated
The foundation provided $5,000 for the project, which has been making stops in February throughout the Magic Valley in celebration of National Children's Health Month.
"There are a potential of about 400 students to be seen," said Hodges, an employee of Family Health Services and president of the South Central Idaho Dental Society. "As part of the (American Dental Association's) health month, they suggest providing services for oral health the first Friday of the month but we decided, with the grant and other efforts, to provide clinics each Friday."
The team has visited Castleford and Filer elementary schools, providing fluoride and/or sealants to more than 100 students.
"Thirty-five percent of Idaho children don't have dental insurance and probably don't have regular access to one," said Kathy Ellis, Idaho coordinator for the Regence Caring Foundation for Children. "We want to reach those kids and give them a good start with their dental care."
"Studies indicate the oral health problem in our nation is serious, sometimes causing overall long-term health issues. We're trying to remedy this widespread problem with preventive procedures early in life," Ellis said.
"There are a potential of about 400 students to be seen," said Hodges, an employee of Family Health Services and president of the South Central Idaho Dental Society. "As part of the (American Dental Association's) health month, they suggest providing services for oral health the first Friday of the month but we decided, with the grant and other efforts, to provide clinics each Friday."
The team has visited Castleford and Filer elementary schools, providing fluoride and/or sealants to more than 100 students.
"Thirty-five percent of Idaho children don't have dental insurance and probably don't have regular access to one," said Kathy Ellis, Idaho coordinator for the Regence Caring Foundation for Children. "We want to reach those kids and give them a good start with their dental care."
"Studies indicate the oral health problem in our nation is serious, sometimes causing overall long-term health issues. We're trying to remedy this widespread problem with preventive procedures early in life," Ellis said.
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