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Creating a successful school-based mobile dental program.

David M Jackson1, Lauren R Jahnke, Lisa Kerber

  • 1Healthcare Strategies, 6208 Lost Horizon Drive, Austin, TX 78759, USA. davej@austin.rr.com

The Journal of School Health
|January 11, 2007
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The St. David's Dental Program provides free school-based dental care to low-income children, significantly reducing absenteeism. This mobile clinic model effectively removes barriers to access for pediatric dental services.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Dental disease is a primary cause of school absenteeism in children.
  • The St. David's Dental Program is a mobile, school-based initiative addressing this issue.
  • The program targets low-income children in Central Texas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the establishment and development of a successful mobile school-based dental program.
  • To highlight a model for delivering accessible pediatric dental care.
  • To demonstrate a community-based approach to improving child oral health.

Main Methods:

  • A collaborative effort involving community partners in Central Texas.
  • Provision of free dental care directly within schools.

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  • Operation without reliance on reimbursements or government funding.

    • Main Results:

    • Since 1998, over 132,000 screenings and 38,000 treatment encounters have been provided.
    • In 2005, services valued at $2.1 million were delivered at a cost of $1.2 million.
    • Key success factors include sustained funding, adequate staffing, efficient operations, and strong school partnerships.

    Conclusions:

    • Mobile school-based dental programs can overcome barriers (cost, time, transport) to reach more children than fixed clinics.
    • This public-private partnership model offers a viable solution for communities facing unmet dental needs.
    • The program's success provides a scalable model for improving pediatric oral health, especially within budget constraints.