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Article published - August 12, 2009
Credit: Daily Democrat
Free dental screenings at Communicare centers
Flouride included; starts on Sat., Aug. 22
The CommuniCare Health Center in Davis is hosting free dental screenings and fluoride varnish for Yolo County children ages 0 to 5. The clinic is one of several held this year to increase access to oral-health care for children. The importance of early dental care and fluoride use to prevent and arrest tooth decay will be emphasized. Spanish language translators will be available.
The screenings will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Davis CommuniCare Health Center, 2051 John Jones Road, Davis.
Dental screenings are only available for children 0 to 5 years of age who live in Yolo County. Parents have been asked to call 757-4667 for an appointment and mention "Saturday Clinic."
Tooth decay is the single most prevalent childhood disease. About one-third of California preschool children have untreated tooth decay and almost two-thirds of children will have dental decay by the time they reach third grade. Untreated tooth decay can cause pain and infection which can lead to problems with nutrition, growth, school readiness and speech. With access to health care as a critical concern, the Yolo County Children's Health Initiative and First 5 Yolo are teaming up with CommuniCare Health Centers to help children receive the vital oral health care they need.
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