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Children's Preventive Dental Care

When people say “rural”, one of the sights brought to mind is a charming little village nestled among rolling hills. What is not immediately apparent is the realization of distance that people must travel for their dental and health care.

In response to these needs, the WVU Health Sciences Center Eastern Division recently established a dental program which provides preventive dental care for qualified children ages 1 – 8. The program is available to children who are underinsured or uninsured in our rural areas of the Eastern Panhandle. These dental services are available for children who do not have dental home. Services are fully covered for children who are currently enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP.
We also offer a sliding scale fee for those who do not qualify for either of these programs.

Lisa L. Dunn, DMD, RS

Director, Dental Health Program


Dr. Dunn and her staff use portable dental equipment to provide the following services:

• Dental Exams
• Teeth Cleaning
• Fluoride Treatment
• Sealants
  

If a child needs additional treatment, our staff will assist in finding a dentist to provide those services.

For more information, a brochure or appointment, contact us at 304-596-6321. or email: Lisa Dunn ( DunnLi@rcbhsc.wvu.edu )

Did You Know?

• Dental decay is almost completely preventable.
• Most dental problems are preventable if children begin seeing a dentist at an early age.
• Tooth decay and associated pain interfere with daily activities for 4 million to 5 million children and adolescents every year.
• Research has shown chronic oral infections can lead to heart and lung diseases, diabetes and stroke, as well as premature births and low birth weights, according to the US surgeon general’s report, “Oral Health in America”.
• ADA recommends a child’s first visit to the dentist should be within six months of the first erupting tooth, and no later than one year of age. Healthy Habits for Preventing Cavities
• Limit juice, milk, formula and other sugary drinks to mealtime. Drink only water between meals.
• Brush your teeth at least twice daily
• Floss your teeth daily
• Drink water with fluoride. If you are unsure if your water has fluoride, take a sample to your local health department for testing.
• Set a good example for your children by following all of the above.

Get on the Fast Track to Dental School Admission - To find out more about our Retention through Early Acceptance of Dental Students in the Eastern Panhandle visit our website: www.hsc.wvu.edu/eastern/pdfs/DentSTEP.pdf

Links to: School of Dentistry - Morgantown

Learn about the pioneer “MOM” project in West Virginia by visiting the website: www.healthysmileswv.org

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