Entrance Requirements:

Regular dental examinations are recommended for all persons. You are strongly urged to have your child's teeth checked every six (6) months. A record of your child's dental examination should be on file in his/her school health records. When you register your child, you will be given a form for your dentist to complete. Please return the completed form to your school nurse.

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Clinic:

Carroll County Health Department's Pediatric Dental Clinic accepts clients enrolled in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program up to the age 21 and Maryland Children's Health Insurance Program (MCHP). (MCHP coverage includes Priority Partners, MD Physicians Care, Helix, United and Americaid). For routine dental care the child may need to be placed on a waiting list.

The Clinic is open Monday - Thursday, except for the last week of the month when the days are Tuesday - Friday. The Clinic is closed on State Holidays.

To reach the Carroll County Health Department's Pediatric Dental Clinic for an appointment call (410) 876-4918 or (410) 876- 4928.

In the case of a Dental Emergency call (410) 876-4918 or (410) 876- 4928. If no answer, call (410) 876-4922.

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Fluoride:

It has been proven that use of fluoride is the most cost effective public health measure to prevent dental disease.

Fluoride solution is administered once a week at all participating schools.The following schools participate in a voluntary fluoride rinse program:

Charles Carroll Elementary

Elmer Wolfe Elementary

Hampstead Elementary

Manchester Elementary

Mechanicsville Elementary

North Carroll Middle

Northwest Middle

Runnymede Elementary

Sandymount Elementary

Spring Garden Elementary

Shiloh Middle

Taneytown Elementary

Winfield Elementary

 

If you have questions regarding the fluoride program in your school, or you would like to volunteer to assist with this program, contact your school nurse.