Dental Health | Vermont Department of Health
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Dental Health | Vermont Department of Health
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Dental Health
Newport
WIC (Newport)
Worksite Wellness
Family and Child Health
School Health
Active and Healthy Communities
Immunizations
Infectious Disease
Community Prevention Programs
Tobacco Prevention
Emergency Preparedness
Physical Activity and Nutrition
Dental Health
Dental health is key to our overall health and well-being and affects both physical health and mental health. It affects how we grow, enjoy life, look, speak, chew, taste food and socialize. Poor dental health is linked to heart disease, diabetes and preterm and low birth weight. A healthy smile for life starts with healthy habits like brushing and flossing, using fluoride, making smart food choices and eating habits, and visiting the dentist twice yearly. Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease of childhood, and it is preventable.
Public Health Dental Hygienist
The Newport Local Health Office has a Public Health Dental Hygienist to help with tooth decay prevention. She connects people to a dental practice for ongoing care, known as a dental home, which every child should have by their first birthday. To find a dentist near you, use
Vermont State Dental Association
search tool or the
Vermont Medicaid search tool
.
We support the promotion of and access to dental health services for pregnant women and children enrolled in the WIC program. Learn more about
WIC Services
. During a WIC visit, our dental hygienist can provide dental health education and fluoride and tell you whether more care is needed.
802 Smiles / Community Dental Program
Several schools in the Northeast Kingdom participate in Vermont’s 802 Smiles program. The
802 Smiles Network of School Dental Health Programs
connects Vermont's various school dental health programs under one umbrella. Its goal is to eliminate oral health disparities and improve oral health for all Vermont children.
Learn More
Dental Health in Vermont
Dental Health During Pregnancy
Dental Health for Children
Contact Us
802-334-6707
[email protected]
Last Updated:
February 21, 2025
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Translations for you
Dental Health
Newport
WIC (Newport)
Worksite Wellness
Family and Child Health
School Health
Active and Healthy Communities
Immunizations
Infectious Disease
Community Prevention Programs
Tobacco Prevention
Emergency Preparedness
Physical Activity and Nutrition
Dental Health
Dental health is key to our overall health and well-being and affects both physical health and mental health. It affects how we grow, enjoy life, look, speak, chew, taste food and socialize. Poor dental health is linked to heart disease, diabetes and preterm and low birth weight. A healthy smile for life starts with healthy habits like brushing and flossing, using fluoride, making smart food choices and eating habits, and visiting the dentist twice yearly. Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease of childhood, and it is preventable.
Public Health Dental Hygienist
The Newport Local Health Office has a Public Health Dental Hygienist to help with tooth decay prevention. She connects people to a dental practice for ongoing care, known as a dental home, which every child should have by their first birthday. To find a dentist near you, use
Vermont State Dental Association
search tool or the
Vermont Medicaid search tool
.
We support the promotion of and access to dental health services for pregnant women and children enrolled in the WIC program. Learn more about
WIC Services
. During a WIC visit, our dental hygienist can provide dental health education and fluoride and tell you whether more care is needed.
802 Smiles / Community Dental Program
Several schools in the Northeast Kingdom participate in Vermont’s 802 Smiles program. The
802 Smiles Network of School Dental Health Programs
connects Vermont's various school dental health programs under one umbrella. Its goal is to eliminate oral health disparities and improve oral health for all Vermont children.
Learn More
Dental Health in Vermont
Dental Health During Pregnancy
Dental Health for Children
Contact Us
802-334-6707
[email protected]
Last Updated:
February 21, 2025