Grant puts teeth in dental care for youth for kids
From our weekly issue dated May 21, 2008
Oregon’s children have one of the highest rates of tooth decay in the United States, according to the Smile Survey by Oregon Dept. of Human Services.
Working toward fulfilling its mission of improving oral health for Oregon’s children, The Dental Foundation of Oregon provides grants to a variety of worthwhile community programs. The foundation has awarded $5,000 to Siskiyou Community Health Center (SCHC).
The dental prevention program is co-sponsored by the Rogue Valley Dental Society and SCHC. Children will receive dental education and prevention services. Services provided include dental screening and education, fluoride varnish and dental sealants on molar(s) if indicated (a thin preventative coating applied to chewing surfaces).
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These services are open to all children regardless of income or insurance status.
Aubra Johnson, director of Dental Services for SCHC, states “With support of the local Rotary clubs and other community partners, the dental prevention program is able to provide these services in the Wellness On Wheels, a motor home that has been equipped as a dental operatory.
“This community partnership enables the dental prevention program to access children in rural areas.”
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The Dental Foundation of Oregon, established in 1982, is dedicated to improving oral health for Oregon’s children. The foundation aims to change the rate of youth dental decay by funding community projects that focus on prevention and education, and those that provide emergency dental care for children who are disadvantaged and have no access to care.
“We are proud to support organizations such as Siskiyou Community Health Center,” said Karleanne Rogers, Dental Foundation of Oregon executive director. “They make a vitally important contribution to improving the oral health of disadvantaged children, Oregon’s most vulnerable population.”
The Dental Foundation of Oregon is a permanent endowment supported through individuals and organizations.
