Go to our "Links" page for a downloadable list of Medicaid/MC+ dental providers.

Smiley Faces Oral Health Project began originally as an Americorps VISTA project in 2003. The basic purpose of this project is to reduce the incidence of oral health disease. Smiley Faces educates the children regarding the importance of good oral health habits through dental screenings, videos and books, fun educational dental presentations, bulletin boards, and brushing and flossing demonstrations during the SAGMO sealant clinics. Children receive free fun dental supplies to make them want to take care of their teeth. On average, Smiley Faces distributes about 3,000 dental packs per year to Washington County children. Education for the community is given during community events, such as, the county fair, health fairs, etc. Smiley Faces has also created a dental resource guide to help county residents find a dental provider in instances where they cannot locate one. In most instances residents in Washington County have difficulty finding a dental provider who will accept Medicaid, or deliver services on a sliding scale for low income individuals. Residents needing assistance locating a provider can call Annette Portell, Oral Health Coordinator; or Diane Sexton, Oral Health VISTA at (573)438-8555.

VISTA Oral Health Project:

Goal: Reduce oral health disease in low income Washington County children.

Objective 1: Establish baseline data regarding % of HeadStart, 2nd, 3rd and 6th grade children with sealants on permanent teeth and with caries.

Objective 2: Develop capacity in Washington County to address oral health issues among low income children.

Objective 3: Expand Awareness of oral health issues in Washington County.

For more information or if you need assistance locating a dental provider, contact us.

Annette Portell and/or Diane Sexton
104 Hickory Street
Potosi, MO 63664
Phone: 438-8555 Fax: 438-9233
e-mail: faces@potosi.k12.mo.us

Dental Links

MODHSS School Dental Curriculum/Powerpoints   

Crest Teaching Guides   

KIDS GAMES & ACTIVITIES-ADA Games (including To Tell The Tooth)  

ADA Interactive Dental Visit   

Colgate -- Star in your own dental story   

Fun Colgate games   

Oral Health Adventures for Parents, Kids, Teachers, and Oral Health Educators

Free Cool Power Toothbrush for visiting the dentist from Colgate/ADA   

Cool Toothbrush and activities for healthy habits from Colgate

Caring For Baby Teeth
  
AMERICORP LINK