Children’s Oral Health
Children who have never seen a dentist or haven’t seen one in over a year may receive preventative services of:
- Screening/referrals
- Education
- Dental cleaning
- Fluoride Varnish
- Dental Sealants
*Click here for information about WIC Oral Health.
School Based Oral Health Prevention Project
Available in Wood and Roane County Schools. Contact the school nurse for an application.
Smiles for Life
This is a dental screening and referral program that is in Wood County. It is open to low income adults and children with WV Medicaid/CHIP and who meet income guidelines. This service is available to WV residents and Washington County, OH.
Smiles for Life has recently expanded to include dental hygiene services (dental cleanings) to those that qualify. Additional appointments and sliding scale fees apply.
Additional Resources:
- At Home Dental Care
- CDC-Oral Health
- Emergency Room Visitation and Expense Reduction Due to a Community Based Oral Health Program
- Facts About Fluoride
- Fluoride Varnish
- Rural Health Information Hub- About Smiles For Life