Canton Schools Teamed Up with Mass Children Healthy Smiles to Bring Dental Care to Students
Students received dental exams and care this month.
In recognition of National Dental Health Month, dental hygienists from MASS Children Healthy Smiles, LLC, provided dental care to children in the Canton Public Schools this month. In particular their mission is to provide preventive services to those children who do not regularly see a dentist. This program is due in part to a grant awarded by the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine and is provided at no cost to the school or to the student and his/her family. "We are always looking for ways to improve the health and well-being of the children in our care," Canton Schools Nurse Leader Janet Donnelly said. "Dental decay is the most common chronic disease in childhood. Maintaining good oral health is important to a child's overall…
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