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Dane County Department of Human Services |
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Dental Health
Description | General Eligibility | How to Apply Description
Through its Dental Health programs, the Dane County Department of Human Services - Division of Public Health seeks to promote and improve oral health for Dane County residents.
Public Health Services are available only to those Dane County residents living outside of the City of Madison with the exception of the Seal Dane Program which is County wide. For specific program requirements, please contact the Dental Health Coordinator at (608) 242-6510.
Any application requirements are listed under the specific service.
Services offered include: Fluoride Supplement Program - In cooperation with the Dane County Dental Society, a free fluoride supplement program is available to Dane County children, ages 6 months to 14 years whose families have well water with low levels of fluoride. Residents in the village of Dane, which does not fluoridate it's public water supply, are also eligible for the fluoride program. For information or to register for the fluoride program, call (608) 242-6529. Community Sealant Program - Dental sealant programs for families without dental insurance who find it financially difficult to provide preventive dental care for their children are provided. Programs are held at various times and places throughout the year depending upon availability. Seal Dane - is a school-based dental sealant program, funded by Meriter Health Services the Meriter Foundation, designed to provide dental sealants to targeted third graders in Madison and Dane County schools who have not received adequate dental care due to financial limitations. Seal Dane provides free dental sealants to eligible children and is designed to also raise parent, teacher, and child awareness of the importance of dental health and the effectiveness of sealants. Dental Health Education - The Dental Coordinator provides dental health education to individuals and groups, including schools and other community organizations. Dental Screenings - Oral health assessments are provided for individuals or groups including schools and other community agencies. Dental Education Resources - Various dental health education materials including pamphlets, handouts, videos, and other educational materials are available for loan by contacting the Dental Coordinator at (608) 242-6510. Access to Care - Limited information regarding access to local dental services for low-income families is provided by contacting the Dental Coordinator at (608) 242-6510.
There is no cost for most public health services.
American Dental Association - this link is to the American Dental Association official web site. It provides oral health news and information, interactive learning tools, career resources, and more for consumers, students, teachers, and the media. Wisconsin Dental Association - this link to the Wisconsin Dental Association web site provides information on finding a dentist; dental care for the elderly; and fun, games, and oral health information for kids. Wisconsin Oral Health Program - this link to the State web site provides a variety of information for consumers and health professionals. Included are links to fact sheets on such topics as baby bottle tooth decay, dental sealants, fluoride, and more.
For more information, contact:
Marlene Manning, Dental Health Coordinator
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