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Save Our Smiles: Children's Dental Disease Prevention Program
Who Does Save Our Smiles Serve?Save Our Smiles serves Contra Costa County children from preschool through 6th grade, as well as special education students. What Services Does Save Our Smiles Provide?Education
Screenings and Referrals for TreatmentSpecially trained dental hygienists and dental assistants perform screenings at school sites and health fairs. Referrals for treatment are provided. Screenings do not take the place of an examination by a dentist. SealantsThe Save Our Smiles Sealant Program provides dental sealants in target areas throughout Contra Costa County. The Program is staffed by a county dental hygienist and registered dental assistant and also utilizes volunteer dentists and hygienists from the community. Supplies
Why Should Your School Participate in Save Our Smiles?Oral disease is one of the most common problems affecting children in Contra Costa County. Oral disease is often painful, and children in pain cannot learn. "Toothaches cause kids to miss an estimated 51 million hours of school each year." -Dr. Larry J. Platt, Dental Health Foundation of California. Oral disease is preventable and treatable. The Save Our Smiles program can make a difference in the lives of your students. How Can Teachers & Schools Sign Up for Save Our Smiles?Call 925-313-6280 for more information about when Save Our Smiles is scheduled to be at your school or in your area. For more information
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597 Center Avenue, Suite 315 Martinez, CA 94553 925-313-6280 925-313-6954 fax Links
Content provided by the Family, Maternal & Child Health (FMCH) Programs of Contra Costa Public Health Division. For more information, call 925-313-6254.
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Save our Smiles is a school-based, preventive dental health program that provides in-school education, screenings, and referrals. Weekly fluoride mouth rinsing and dental sealants are also provided in specific geographic areas.
