Preventative Oral Health Services:
Good oral health is necessary for good overall health. Poor oral health is a risk factor for:
- Autoimmune diseases
- Dementia
- Diabetes
- Dental disease
- Cancer
- Heart/Lung Disease
- Poor school performance/missed school days
Preventative oral care is essential for reducing dental disease. ELVPHD’s Smile in Style Program offers preventative oral health services including:
- Oral health screenings
- Fluoride varnish
- Dental Sealants
- Oral health education
Services are provided by a Public Health Authorized Dental Hygienist at child care centers, Head Start programs, pre-schools, and schools. Dental services are provided to individuals regardless of their dental insurance status. Our goal is to prevent tooth decay by getting young children started early with good oral health habits. We accept and appreciate monetary donations as Smile in Style is a donation-funded program.
One of our public health authorized hygienists helping to educate children on the importance of healthy teeth.
Smile in Style has provided thousands of preventative dental services throughout our service area for many years. Please click here to review our most recent report of our services provided and input on growth and expansion of our Smile in Style program. We look forward to continue helping children have healthy smiles throughout our district!
Updated 7/2024