The Ford Family Foundation awarded the Mercy Foundation a $124,000 grant for its Healthy Kids Outreach Program, KPIC reports.
Here's what you should know:
1. The Mercy Foundation will use the grant to expand its dental service offerings for local children.
2. The foundation uses school site clinics staffed by hygienists. The hygienists provide full screenings and cleanings. The students leave with a dental care kit, and if they are in need of more attention, the foundation connects the family with one of 16 participating dentists.
3. The foundation also supports a dental learning lab where children participate in a variety of hands-on activities.
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Here's what you should know:
1. The Mercy Foundation will use the grant to expand its dental service offerings for local children.
2. The foundation uses school site clinics staffed by hygienists. The hygienists provide full screenings and cleanings. The students leave with a dental care kit, and if they are in need of more attention, the foundation connects the family with one of 16 participating dentists.
3. The foundation also supports a dental learning lab where children participate in a variety of hands-on activities.
More articles on dental:
Aspen Dental opening new office in Minnesota — 3 key notes
Dental implant failure rises over 40%: 4 highlights
FDA clears Summit Medical's non-invasive jaw fracture device: 7 takeaways