About This Clinic
Specialized preventive dental services for children are provided through a contract with a private practicing Dentists and Dental Hygienist in the region, who provide outreach services in conjunction with with local schools for first graders and third graders.
A model approved by the Division of Public Health is used in this program. In their model, the Dental Hygienist has traveling dental hygiene equipment, visits an individual school at a prearranged time, date, and place. She meets individually with children whose parents have given written permission for her to do an oral exam and individualized educational session with the children. A written report of the dental visit is sent to the parents with any significant findings and information on referral to local dentists if it should be necessary.
2022 US Federal Poverty Guidelines
for the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia
| Persons in family / household | Poverty guideline |
|---|---|
| 1 | $13,590 |
| 2 | $18,310 |
| 3 | $23,030 |
| 4 | $27,750 |
| 5 | $32,470 |
| 6 | $37,190 |
| 7 | $41,910 |
| 8 | $46,630 |
| For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,430 for each additional person. | |