Smile New Haven

Dental Program “Smile New Haven!” 

NHPS opened 5 licensed school based Dental Clinics in September, 2015 in Troup, Barnard, King Robinson, Hill Central and Truman schools. Adding preventive dental services to existing SHC medical/behavioral health services provides a best practice, integrative model of care for our students. Our team currently services 2 schools, and will move to 2 schools in the spring of 2016, while one school is staffed by our dental partners, CT Dental Associates.  CT Dental Associates provide clinical support to our program and offer enrolled families restorative dental care at their office, if needed. Children who have a regular dentist can still receive care in our school dental clinics.
 
 DENTAL SERVICES OFFERED AT SHC DENTAL CLINICS:
• Dental examinations (screenings)
• Prophylaxis (cleanings)
• Fluoride treatments
• Sealants
• Radiographs (x-rays)
• Assessment, care and referrals for walk-in conditions (loose teeth, injury to tooth, pain, etc.)
• Dental health instruction & education
• Referrals are made for other specialized services 
 
WHAT DO DENTAL SERVICES COST?
New Haven Public Schools will bill your child’s insurance company for eligible services, if applicable.
There is no out-of-pocket cost to parents for these services.
 
HOW TO ENROLL YOUR CHILD IN SMILE NEW HAVEN! DENTAL PROGRAM:
Dental permission forms can be obtained at your child’s School Health Center or from the Dental Hygienist. Parents must complete one form for each child at that school.
 
HOW DO SCHOOL DENTAL SERVICES HELP ME AND MY CHILD?
• Little or no missed school time for students
• No missed work time or parents
• No transportation problems
• No language barriers
• Continuity of care
• Better dental health – fewer cavities
 
New Haven Public Schools Dental Clinics:
Barnard
(475) 220-3584
Hill Central
(475) 220-6119
King Robinson
(475) 220-2791
Troup
(475) 220-3076
Truman
(475) 220-2122