Dental Care in the School Makes Sense

Bassett's school-based health oral  health program is the recipient of the 2015 Community Health Improvement Award from the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS). Studies have proven oral health is critically important to a person's overall health. It is especially important for children. That is why Bassett includes dental care as part of its school-based health program. Services include everything from cleanings and fluoride varnish to extractions and root canals and assistance finding a dentist and dental insurance. The services are provided in the school setting in partnership with primary medical and mental health staff at 19 school-based health centers, all at no out-of-pocket cost to patients.