What: Dental exams and fluoride varnish applications are being offered to children ages 6 months to 5 enrolled in or eligible for Early Head Start, Head Start, 4-K and Kindergarten.
Where & When: At your child's school during the school year.
Why: What is Fluoride Varnish? Fluoride varnish is a gel that is painted onto the teeth, making them stronger. The fluoride dries almost immediately leaving a coating on the teeth until brushed at bedtime. Your child will receive a minimum of 3 applications, at least 6 weeks apart, while our program is at your school.
Your child will receive:
Dental Exam
Fluoride varnish application
Dental Supplies
Individual oral health education letter describing dental services is provided with recommendations
You can help your child have a healthy mouth by getting Fluoride Varnish!
Healthy Smiles Is a program of the Florence, Forest, Oneida and Vilas County Health Departments.
For more information call: 715-4 79-3758 or view our brochure at https://health.vilascountywi.gov/uploads/Northwoods%20Dental%20Project%20Brochure.pdf
This program Is a valuable preventive dental service; however, we want to stress that It does not take the place of regular dental visits. We strongly recommend that you find a family dentist for routine dental care Including any follow up care recommended after your child has completed this oral health program.
A copy of Northwoods Dental Project HIPAA Polley can be viewed and copied off the Vilas County Health Department website https://health.vilascountywi.gov/.
Please complete the permission form below. If your chlld attends more than 1 school, sign up at ONE school ONLY! 4K students should sign up ONLY at 4K, not at Head Start or Daycare!