Northwoods Dental Project

Mission The Northwoods Dental Project is a public-private partnership that provides community members in Forest, Oneida and Vilas Counties access to oral health care. We strive to educate and advocate for all who come to us for care. Please view our video for more information. (wmv format) Oral Health Programs The Northwoods Dental Project provides the following programs: Seal-A-Smile (PDF) A school-based Dental Sealant program offered free to parents of second and sixth grade students. A portable dental clinic is set up at the school so children can receive an oral health exam, dental sealants (if necessary), dental supplies, and oral health education. Parents receive a letter providing information about the oral health exam, observations made and follow-up suggestions. The Northwoods Dental Project uses a dental sealant material from 3m ESPE company called Clinpro that does not contains Bisphenol A (BPA). Healthy Smiles (Fluoride Varnish) (PDF) A free, school-based Fluoride Varnish program offered to children ages six months through five years of age who are enrolled in or are eligible for Head Start and Pre-K classes. Children receive an oral health exam, fluoride varnish application, dental supplies and parent letter containing results and recommendations from the exam. Fluoride Rinse Available to students in first and fifth grades at school districts that are on non-fluoridated water systems. Check with your local public health department to see if this service is offered at your school. Fluoride Supplements Parents of children six months to 16 years old with non-fluoridated water systems can receive fluoride supplements through the Public Health Department. Food Pantry and Prenatal Care This includes Healthy Mothers, Senior Smiles, and programs at six local food pantries. Participants are offered an oral health exam, oral health education and dental supplies. Please call your local health department for more information on these services. To Find Dental Services Dental offices accepting patients with BadgerCare, Forward Health or Medicaid can be viewed by clicking here. Please note: Some offices serve specific areas and this dental provider list is subject to change. Accomplishments 2009/2010 Healthy Smiles (Fluoride Varnish) 27 Head Start Centers or Schools (3 site visits per school) 526 children participating 42 children referred for further dental needs 85% of children in Early Head Start/Head Start receive BadgerCare 67% of total children receive BadgerCare 1,675 fluoride varnish applications 2009/2010 Seal-A-Smile (Dental Sealants) 22 schools 1,1318 children received oral health education 652 children received oral health exams and dental supplies 523 children received sealants 43% of children examined receive BadgerCare 86 children referred for untreated dental needs 2,902 dental sealants placed 82.5% of children examined received sealants 5.5 - number of sealants average per child 506 children receiving Toothprints Funding is Provided in Part By: Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin Delta Dental of Wisconsin Faith Lutheran Church of Three Lakes Howard Young Foundation Lakeland Area Kiwanis Club Lakeland Breakfast Rotary Club North Central Dental Study Club Northwoods Area United Way Wisconsin Department of Health Services For More Information For more information about the Northwoods Dental Project, contact: Kelley Moran, Public Health Dental Hygienist, at 715-479-3758, or by email. To contact the Northwoods Dental Project directly, call 715-891-6944. In each county call: Forest County Public Health Department: 715-478-3371 Oneida County Public Health Department: 715-369-6111 Vilas County Public Health Department: 715-479-3656 To print a Northwoods Dental Project Brochure, click here. (PDF)

Vilas County Public Health Department
Courthouse, 330 Court Street
Eagle River, WI 54521
Phone: 715-479-3656; Fax: 715-479-3741