Whitman County Oral/Dental Healt
Whitman County Oral/Dental Health
ABCD Program
Smile Builders
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In 1994 a group of
concerned dentists, dental educators, public health agencies, the
state dental
association, and State Medicaid representatives came together to address the
problem of the severe lack of dental access by Washington State's high-risk
preschool children. The proposed solution was the development of the Access to
Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program.
ABCD focuses on
preventive and restorative dental care for Medicaid-eligible children from birth
to age six, with emphasis on enrollment by age one. It is based upon the premise
that starting dental visits early will yield positive behaviors by both parents
and children, thereby helping to control the caries process and reduce the need
for costly future restorative work.
Dental Care for Children- Ages 0 to 5
The ABCD Program
Who is eligible?
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Children age
0-5
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Children with DSHS
Medical ID Card
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Children that live in
Whitman, Garfield, or Asotin Counties
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Benefits:
*3 fluoride
varnish applications every year
*2 dental
exams every year
*2
yearly parent educational/informational sessions
*Restorative
care when needed
When Should My Child See A Dentist?
Take your child for a
check up once a year beginning with his/her first birthday or any time you see
white or brown spots on his/her teeth.
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How Do I Prevent Tooth Decay In Children?
* As soon
as your bay's first teeth come in, clean his/her teeth everyday with a
clean, soft cloth or small, soft toothbrush.
* Give
your little one a pacifier or water at bedtime rather than a bottle of juice
or milk.
* When
children drink juice, encourage them to use a "sippy" cup.
* Help
toddlers and pre-schoolers brush at bedtime so teeth are clean as your child
sleeps.
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Visit the ABCD
Program's website at www.abcd-dental.org
Dental Care for Youth-Ages 6-19
Smile Builders Includes
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Free screening check-up, through their school or the Whitman County Public
Health Department, to determine if dental care is needed. |
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Referral to a dentist, if needed. |
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Preventive Care: teeth cleaning, fluoride varnish treatment, tooth sealant
treatments. |
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Regular Restorative Care: filling cavities and treating gum disease. |
When Should Kids See a Dentist?
All kids should visit the dentist for a check up once a year, or any time they
have tooth pain, a broken or cracked tooth, bleeding gums or white, black or
brown spots on their teeth.
How Do We Prevent Tooth Decay?
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Avoid foods like soda pop, candy or sugary cereals. |
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Brush teeth after breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. |
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Always brush and floss before bedtime so teeth and gums are clean while you
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What Do We Do For A Knocked Out Tooth?
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Rinse out mouth with water |
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Use a clean cloth to gently press down on the hole in the gum to stop the
bleeding. |
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Do not scrub the tooth. |
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Put the tooth in a glass of cold milk or water. You can also place the
tooth between the lip and gum to keep the tooth moist. |
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You can also try to put the tooth back into the socket and immediately take
the child to a dentist, a doctor or nurse or you can go to the emergency
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Tooth Tutor Program
Tooth Tutors use dinosaurs like Flossosaurus
and other friendly critters to teach children how to brush and floss and care
for their teeth.
Tooth Tutors are available to all preschools and
elementary classrooms throughout Whitman, Columbia and Garfield Counties.
Southeast Washington Dental Partnership
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Whitman County
Vicky Cochran
N. 310 Main Street
Colfax, WA 99111
509.397.6280 (Colfax)
509.332.6752 (Pullman) |
Columbia County
Joan McMunn
1010 South Third Street
Dayton, WA 99328
509.382.2181 |
Garfield County
Jackie Tetrick
121 South Tenth Street
P.O. Box 130
Pomeroy, WA 99347
509. 843.3412 |
Need additional information on dental health?
Click the dental icon to send an
email to the Dental Coordinator.