Program Information

 The Traveling Toothfairy dental program was started, with the assistance of a grant given by MassHealth, in July of 2010. “On-Site Oral Healthcare” is provided in accordance with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry Rules and Regulations that pertain to Public Health Dental Hygienists.

Preventive dental services are brought right into your facility, on an appropriate schedule, using portable dental equipment that is maintained according to CDC Guidelines and OSHA Regulations. Whenever possible, disposable supplies are utilized. Collection and storage of all facility and patient information is in complieance with HIPPA.

Programs and/or facilities that may utilize this dental program include, but are not limited to, residences of the homebound, schools, daycare centers, Head Start programs, shelters, recovery programs, senior centers, nursing homes, assisted/long-term care facilities, adult daycare programs, clinics, community health centers, hospitals, medical facilities, prisons, residential treatment facilities, federal, state or local public health programs and other facilities or programs deemed appropriate by the Board.

Services available include oral health screenings, dental cleanings, topical fluoride treatments, application of dental sealants, individual and group education, referrals for additional care by a dentist and assistance in finding a local dental office or community dental clinic that will meet the patients dental needs. Home visits are available to those that are homebound.

Dental program will be customized to meet your programs dental needs.