What services are provided by the Manchester Oral Health Program?
Education, services and referrals are provided for children preschool through grade 12 within the community. The Dental Hygienists provide individual screenings in public elementary schools to identify the oral health needs of Manchester children and select which children should receive prophylaxes and fluoride treatments on the Manchester van. Parents receive information that youngsters do not need systemic fluoride as Manchester’s water supply is fluoridated. Prophylaxes and fluoride treatments are also provided at preschool clinics and other community sites. An oral health education resource manual is available within each public elementary school for Grades K-5. Oral health education is also provided during screenings and prophylaxes. Treatment clinics, X-rays and sealants are provided periodically on the Dental Van in collaboration with local volunteer dentists.
