No. Having The School Dentist come to your school is easy as 1 - 2 - 3.

1. Set a date, provide a space with an electrical outlet, and a volunteer or staff member to escort students to and from their classrooms.
2. Send forms home with students about four to five weeks prior to the visit.
3. Collect forms from interested families. Return them in the pre-paid mailer.

The School Dentist bills commercial insurance companies, Medicaid, MiChild, SoonerCare and Healthy Kids Dental. We accept private pay for the cleanings, screenings and fluoride treatment.

The School Dentist has established the non-profit "School Dentist Smile Foundation" scholarship program for children in need. To be considered for the program, a parent or guardian must fill out a scholarship application demonstrating need.

• Most importantly, the children are treated with kindness and respect.
• The School Dentist uses digital x-ray equipment. Students who receive x-rays can take them home and, if needed, to a local dentist when restorative work is required. Digital x-rays can be easily retrieved when needed for follow-up care.
• Name-brand toothbrushes are given to each student.
• Each student's oral health is monitored for changes between visits. Their charts are brought from one visit to the next for comparison.
• Communication is encouraged with the parents/guardians.
• Our staff is comprised of licensed professionals with the goal of providing a positive dental experience.

We are a “family dentist” for your school.

The American Dental Association recommends that children see a dentist two times per year. Most schools schedule two visits per year. However, due to the summer break, some schools are scheduled only once before returning to a biannual schedule.

If follow-up or restorative dental work is needed, we believe the children are best served by a local dentist. As a former health department dentist, Dr. Melanie has found there are many obstacles to providing quality restorative dentistry in a portable environment. We strive to provide PREVENTATIVE dentistry to those children who would otherwise not see a dentist. By referring back to the local dentists, we hope to work in collaboration with the school, parents, and the community, who all want the best for each student.

It is surprising how many families sign up for this valuable and convenient service. All you need to do is pass out the registration forms and let the response demonstrate the need.