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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 22 schools participating in this program for the 2010/2011 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.

Clinic Locations

Boise, Ada County
707 N. Armstrong Place
208-327-5211

Clinics:
Monday & Wednesdays in WIC
9 am - 3 pm
Call to see if hygienist is in.

McCall, Valley County
703 North First
208-634-7194
Ask your WIC counselor

Mtn Home, Elmore County
520 E 8th Street
208-587-4407

Third Friday every month
Call to see if hygienist is in.

Contact

Carolyn Brammer, RDH
Program Coordinator
Dental Health
208-327-8612
Email Carolyn

Idaho Oral Health Program

Idaho Oral Health Action Plan
PDF document

Idaho Oral Health Program
Website

Additional Resources

Fluoride Coatings for Your Child's Teeth Brochure (PDF)