Every fall we have a dental screening. Dr. Alanna Temple from West Plains Dental Group comes and checks the students teeth for any obvious issues and then a FLUORIDE varnish is applied. We do this in conjunction with a program from the state called the Preventative Services Program. The kids also get floss, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. Then in the spring the varnish is applied again. This year our screening day was supposed to be September 30 but due to some scheduling conflicts. so we are looking at November. Permission slips will be sent home before the screening. Your child must have a signed permission slip in order to participate. Here's some more info on the screening and the varnish.
LET’S HELP STOP TOOTH DECAY WITH FLUORIDE VARNISH What is fluoride varnish?
*The application of fluoride varnish does not replace a comprehensive oral examination by your dentist, which is recommended once a year. * In partnership with the: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
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