School Based Dental Program

Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers works with some of our local School Districts to make dental services accessible to our outlying school communities. This program is staffed by Lori Wood, a Registered Dental Hygienist with Together for Health Dental Center, who has received specialized training and earned additional certifications as a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner and a Community Dental Health Coordinator. Lori is highly qualified to perform dental hygiene services, as well as perform basic screenings to determine whether any follow-up care will be necessary. 

This visit will also satisfy the mandated dental screening for students in kindergarten, 3rd or 7th grade.

Research shows that early preventive dental care is the key to a lifetime of healthy teeth. This program of regular cleaning and sealants is designed to help you get your children off to a great start and detect problems before they become serious. 

This program is not designed to replace your child’s regular dental visits or to interfere with the treatment plans prepared by your child’s current dentist. It is designed to ensure that dental care is accessible to all children, especially those who do not have regular contact with a dentist or hygienist. Your child should see their dentist for a complete exam and or additional x-rays as often as recommended by their own provider.

The services provided will be limited to preventative care including cleanings, sealants, fluoride application and x-rays when necessary. Whenever your child is seen by the Dental Hygienist you will receive information on your child’s oral health status as well as a list of the services provided during the visit. 

We will submit any services to your dental insurance. 

All students can enroll in the School Based Program. Please contact Lori Wood, RDH, PHDHP, CDHC at Together for Health Dental Center (570)251-6534 with any questions.