THE SAVING SMILES VAN Dental Promotion Project
PURPOSE OF THE DENTAL PROGRAM in Isle of Wight County Schools To assure that students with Medicare/FAMIS have the opportunity to have a preventive dental visit and that those without dental insurance have the opportunity to apply for the state insurance for children FAMIS.
SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING CARRSVILLE ELEMENTARY - 19 CARROLLTON ELEMENTARY - 17 WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY -27 HARDY ELEMENTARY - 13 WINDSOR ELEMENTARY -25
SERVICES RECEIVED * Exams * Cleanings * Oral Hygiene Instructions * Nutrition Information * Fluoride Treatments * Dental Sealants if needed …coming next year * Radiographs
1881 forms sent to all families Grades *** 415 forms returned *** 101 with Medicaid/FAMIS/free lunch – requested service *** 80 had previous dental care *** 40 referred to SMART BEGINNINGS – did not qualify *** 5 students referred for additional dental care