Woman, Infant, and Children ClinicsLifesmiles has provided services at the Woman, Infant, and Children (WIC) clinics in Gibbon, Holdrege, and Lexington. Our Public Health Registered Dental Health and Community Health Worker has provided education services, and also connected with those that are non-English speaking to provide interpreting services. Many of those participating in WIC are of low socioeconomic status so, for many, there are limited resources for pursuance of dental care. Time spent with those at WIC is focused on family health education and connection with a dental home. Other services provided are oral and dental screenings, oral cancer screenings, fluoride treatments, and providing homecare supplies. We will provide sealants with future site visits as well.

Preschools and SchoolsLifesmiles also provides services to preschools and schools, and headstarts with expansion this year. The services provided include screenings, sealants, fluoride treatments, education, providing homecare supplies, and referral assistance.

Community and Peer Education and other ServicesThe Lifesmiles team has provided education in many venues such as health fairs, agency and organizational meetings, and professional in-services. Some venues have also offered us the opportunity to provide general oral screenings to enhance this outreach. Lifesmiles also provides education via media such as TV or radio.