Why should I sign my child up for this program?
Your child can receive the recommended 2 dental visits per year during their school day. You will not need to attend the appointment and a take-home report will be sent to you after the visit notifying you of what was done and if there are any issues present.
We typically visit 3 times per year as outlined below:
- 1st visit: Exam, x-rays, cleaning and fluoride varnish
- 2nd visit: Hands on brushing and flossing instruction; sealant placement when applicable
- 3rd visit: 6 month exam, cleaning, and fluoride
After receiving care from our Mobile School Dentist Program, your child will have a dental home with Family First Health. This means that if additional care is needed beyond preventative care, you can bring your child for care in one of our offices. Your child’s dental record from the mobile school dentist visit is accessible in all our dental offices.
FAQs for Parents
What happens at a mobile school dentist visit?
School nurse ensures registered students are escorted to mobile school dentist event
Student’s identification and registration form are reviewed and confirmed
Student will visit 3 stations
- 1st station: Exam
- 2nd Station: X-rays are taken, processed, and stored in student electronic health record
- 3rd Station: Cleaning & fluoride varnish
- Report Card completed for each student explaining:
- Treatment rendered
- Findings (oral hygiene & number of cavities)
- Next steps for continued care
Do I need to be there for my child to receive care?
No. Parents do not need to be there for their child to receive care, but we do ask that all students have a permission slip filled out ahead of time. This form will be distributed and returned by the school nurse. If you would like to be present for visit, please discuss with the school nurse.
Does my insurance get billed?
Yes, please make sure to complete the insurance section of the registration form and our team will handle the rest. If you need help with registering or do not have insurance please call 717-845-8617 or email KAC@familyfirsthealth.org
What if I don’t have insurance?
Please contact the closest Family First Health center, and their team will be able to discuss your options.
How will I know that Family First Health Mobile School Dentist is coming to my child’s school or childcare center?
Your school nurse or another faculty member will be reaching out with the necessary forms, and any other inYour school nurse or another faculty member will be reaching out with the necessary forms, and any other information we will need. If you have any questions about an upcoming visit, please directly contact your point of contact at the school.
How will I know what was found during my child’s check-up?
Your child will be given a take-home report a few days after an event notifying you what was done, what we found, if any next steps are required of you, and the appropriate contact information.