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Children
Benefit from I-Smile Program
Posted 23 August 2010
The number of
low-income Iowa children ages 5 and younger receiving early dental care
has increased by 65 percent since the Iowa Department of Public Health
(IDPH) I-Smile™ program was implemented in 2005. More than 47,600
children from age 0-5 received I-Smile™ dental services in 2009, an
increase of 22 percent from the previous year.
“This growth is remarkable,” said Iowa Public Health Dental Director,
Dr. Bob Russell. “There is a direct correlation between early
preventive dental services and reduced treatment costs.” According to
IDPH, children who have their first dental visit before age 1 average
treatment costs of $262. That cost increases with age. A child whose
first dental visit comes at age five averages a treatment cost of $546.
I-Smile™ uses 24 dental hygienists located in public health agencies
around the state who help coordinate dental care for children. Through
multiple health care providers, the I-Smile™ dental home assures
children receive early and regular care, including education,
screenings, preventive services, and treatment. The goal of the
I-Smile™ program is to ensure all Medicaid-enrolled children 12 and
under have a dental home.
Regular dental care can keep a child’s smile healthy. All children are
recommended to have a dental exam by the age of 1, and regularly
thereafter. The IDPH I-Smile™ program is working to prevent disease,
help families get dental care, and make people aware of how important
it is for children to have good oral health.
To learn more about how I-Smile™ is making a positive impact on
children’s oral health in Iowa, visit here.
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