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Oral Health

Taking care of your teeth and gums at a young age is key to improving your overall health and preventing disease.

According to a study done by the Arkansas Department of Health (1):

  • 64% of school-aged children in Arkansas had evidence of current or past cavities
  • 29% had untreated cavities
  • 27% were in need of routine care
  • 4% needed urgent dental care
  • Only 21 out of 75 counties had a dental sealant program in their school

How can the Public Schools Program help?

  • Increase access to oral health services by providing real-time, on-the-spot care
  • Increase the number of students treated for dental decay and sealants

Oral Health Courses

Teledentistry uses interactive video software, equipment, and oral scopes or cameras to provide dentists a remote clinical view of patients.

  • Smokeless Tobacco & the Truth about Vapes

    Learn about the health impact of smokeless tobacco and vapes.

  • Sugary Beverages

    Learn about the impact of sugar and bacteria on your teeth.

  • Oral Health

    Learn about the impact of plague on your teeth.

  • Brushing and Flossing

    Learn about orthodontic care.

Teledentistry performed at the Jasper School-Based Health Center,
Jasper, Arkansas

(1) Arkansas Department of Health. Arkansas oral health plan [Internet]. Little Rock (AR). 2015 [cited 2016 April 6]. Available from http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov

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