This section provides a comprehensive approach to the promotion and improvement of oral health combining a population-based dental prevention education program with the provision of dental clinical services to children in need.

Population-Based Education/Promotion Program

The Dental Health Promotion/Education program reaches 16 Harris County school districts consisting of over 276 primary and elementary schools with prevention education services including Smile Saver Containers of educational materials and videotapes, school nurse consultations, toothbrushes, presentations, oral screenings and Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services Clinic information.

Dental Clinical Services for Children

Harris County’s Antoine and Southeast Children’s Dental Clinics provide quality  dental services to indigent children age 1-20 years including diagnostic, preventive, restorative and surgical procedures, as well as educating families about dental disease prevention practices.

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