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Smiles Across Minnesota is a coalition of dedicated volunteers representing health, community, government, education and business organizations dedicated to:

Preventing and reducing dental disease for all Minnesota children, focusing on underserved and uninsured children.
Supporting school and community-based access points that increase the number of underserved children getting basic dental care.
Promoting education for good oral health.

Smiles Across Minnesota provides children ages three to 12 with preventive dental services, including cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants – right within the schools.

Dental services will be offered to all students at participating schools and administered by a local hygienist from Children’s Dental Services. Children’s Dental Services has over 40 years of experience providing site-based care in schools.

ISD 709 schools that are currently participating schools include:

Congdon Park Elementary
Grant Magnet Elementary
Homecroft Elementary
Lakewood Elementary
Lester Park Elementary
Laura Macarthur Elementary
Nettleton Elementary
Piedmont Elementary
Rockridge Elementary
Stowe Elementary
Additional schools may be added at the discretion of the school district.

How Does the Program Work?
Schools send consent forms home for parents to sign and return.
All children who return a consent form are eligible to receive care. Insurance will be billed for those who have it, and assistance in applying for insurance is available. For those without insurance and who are income-eligible, free care will be provided.
Services include an initial screening, cleaning and oral health education. If needed, sealants and fluoride are applied.

Download Smiles Across Minnesota Duluth Brochure