Dental Health
The CDHD Dental Health Program focuses on the prevention of oral diseases in children. Education and preventive dental services are offered through the Fluoride Mouthrinse Program, the Smile Clinics, and the Fluoride Varnish Clinics.
School Fluoride Mouthrinse Program
There are 19 schools participating in this program for the 2006/2007 school year. These schools are located in Ada, Boise and Elmore Counties.
Dental Clinics
Meridian Elementary and Valley County Elementary Schools dental clinics provide screenings, dental sealants, prophylaxis (cleaning), and/or fluoride treatments, and education to Medicaid eligible and uninsured children.
Fluoride Varnish Clinics
Fluoride Varnish Clinics provide dental screenings, fluoride varnish applications and education to Medicaid eligible and uninsured children. Fluoride varnish application will help prevent teeth from getting cavities. These clinics are free to children 6 months to 5 years who are Medicaid eligible, and a sliding fee scale is used for uninsured children.
The Fluoride Varnish Clinics are held at Central District Health offices. Call the nearest office to schedule an appointment.
Additional Resources
Clinic Locations
Boise, Ada County
707 N. Armstrong Place
208-327-5211
Upcoming Clinics - Boise
9 am - 3 pm
- October 21, 2008
- November 6, 2008
(9am-12pm) - November 18, 2008
McCall, Valley County
703 North First
208-634-7194
Mtn Home, Elmore County
520 E 8th Street
208-587-4407
Upcoming Clinics - Mtn Home
- October 17 , 2008 (9 am - 3 pm)
- November 21 , 2008 (1 pm - 3 pm)
Contact
Carolyn Brammer, RDH
Program Coordinator
Dental Health
208-327-8612
Email Carolyn
