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Oral Health Resources for Providers |
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Funds 26 Title V child health agencies to improve access to basic dental services for low-income children who are not eligible for Medicaid Title XIX, un- or under-insured, enrolled in a Title V child health center, and meet Title XXI program family income guidelines. |
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Offered to more than 150 elementary and junior high schools in communities with fluoride-deficient water, and to schools with a large rural enrollment. The program provides fluoride packets, dispensers, toothbrushes, dental floss, posters, and teachers’ manuals. |
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| Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities Program | Provided at 28 locations across the state, this program serves children age 0-21 years who are not eligible for Medicaid Title XIX, un- or under-insured, enrolled in a Title V child health center, meet Title XXI program family income guidelines, and have special health care needs such as asthma, cancer, or ADD. | ||||||
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Fluoride Varnish
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Fluoride varnish treatments for children and pregnant and postpartum women through Title V Maternal and Child Health Agencies. | ||||||
| For children grades 2 through 8, with an emphasis on children having difficulty accessing dental care. | |||||||
| School Dental Screening | Dental screening provided to families by schools and dental offices can promote better oral health for children. | ||||||
| Reports on Oral Health Programs and Participation | Data on EPSDT
dental services, 2005 Oral Health Survey, Iowa Water Fluoridation
Report, Sealant surveys, School-based sealant program.
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