Dental/Oral Health

(630) 682-7400

Dental hygienist screenings, referrals to low cost treatment, school-based fluoride mouthrinse and sealant programs are all provided to DuPage County residents. Oral health and injury prevention education are available for community groups and schools. For more information, call (630) 682-7400, ext.7776

Dental Health Services Unit

The Dental Health Services Program provides professional and personalized service for individuals and organizations of DuPage County in an effort to promote and improve oral health.

Schools

Dental education programs are available for all grade levels, including preschool.

Topics include:

• Function, anatomy and the importance of teeth
• Tooth decay and gum disease
• Prevention of dental disease
• Fluoride and sealants
• Smokeless tobacco
• Oral safety and mouthguards

Participation in health fairs is provided. Public Health Dental Hygienists distribute information and involve students in various activities to enhance their oral health knowledge.

The fluoride mouthrinse program is available to all schools in DuPage County. Thousands of school children benefit from rinsing weekly with a .2% sodium fluoride solution. Those who participate receive instructional inservices and classroom demonstrations.

The sealantschool based program is available to all schools in DuPage County. Dental screenings are provided for all students who have returned parental permission slips. Sealant application is done on the teeth of those students who meet qualifications and have returned parental permission slips.

Senior Citizens

Dental hygienists are available to participate in health fairs and provide dental informational programs for senior groups.

Oral screenings and dental care referrals for senior citizens are conducted by dental hygienists.

Financially Limited

Access to low-cost dental care is available to individuals in need of assistance. Oral screenings, education and/or low-cost dental referrals are available to eligible DuPage County residents.

Long-Term Care

Dental health education inservices for the staff of long-term care facilities are available. The subject material is designed to assist caregivers in providing residents with optimum oral health care.

Oral screenings, education and dental care referral for the mentally and physically disabled are available.

In coordination with special events or health fairs, information and hands on instructions are provided to disabled individuals and caregivers to enhance their dental knowledge and awareness.

Dental care referrals are available for individuals who are homebound.

Participants in Health Department Sponsored Clinics

Oral health screenings, education and dental care referrals are components of Well Child and School Age Clinics conducted at various Health Department locations.

Individuals and Groups

Dental education programs and assistance in providing an access to dental care are available to individuals or groups in DuPage County.

For more information on programs and services provided by the Dental Health Services Program call (630) 682-7400.

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