Oral Health Program

The Oral Health Program educates Pierce County residents about all aspects of oral health. This program monitors and encourages dental health education in schools and early childhood centers, as well as mother, infant and adult programs. In addition, the program provides referrals and select services for residents who have limited access to care.
More information: (253) 798-6044 or (866) 798-6451

The Oral Health Program provides a clearinghouse to Pierce County school districts for assistance with school based dental sealant prevention programs
More information: (253) 798-6579

ABCD or Access to Baby and Child Dentistry focuses on preventive and restorative dental care for Medicaid-eligible children from birth to age six, with emphasis on enrollment by age one. To enroll your child in the ABCD program please contact Amanda Odom, ABCD Program Coordinator: aodom@tpchd.org or (253) 798-4720.

The Mentorship Program collaborates with Pierce College Dental Hygiene Program, Eastern Washington State University and the University of Washington. Students participate in oral health activities and receive first-hand experience in providing oral health services. Students are exposed to community and public health specialties—while also fulfilling our need to provide program services throughout the County—and graduates attain knowledge of public health concepts. More information: lgillis@tpchd.org or (253) 798- 6579.

The Dental Health program also sponsors the Pierce County Oral Health Coalition to ensure that the dental health issues of all Pierce County residents are represented. Call (253) 798-6579 to get involved.

The Pierce County Smile Survey, a school-based oral health surveillance study, was conducted as part of the Washington State Smile Survey during the 2004-5 school year.

Last Updated: Jul 28, 2010 1:59 PM