Oral Health
Oral Health Programs at CDH
Ada: (208) 327-7400 | Elmore: (208) 587-4407 | Valley: (208) 630-8002
ABOUT OUR SERVICES
The CDH Oral Health Program focuses on the prevention of oral diseases in children. Education and preventive dental services are offered through the First Teeth Matter Program, School Sealant Clinics, and Fluoride Varnish Clinics. Learn more below!
CDH provides limited dental services for children. For urgent or adult dental care, contact your dentist, or Terry Reilly Health Services Dental Clinic At 848 LaCassia Dr., Boise 83705
(208) 344-0086 | website
The Importance of Sealants Video (1 minute 45 seconds long)
Did you know that cavities are caused by germs that are passed from adult to child?
First teeth matter! CDH’s First Teeth Matter clinic can help reduce the chance of cavities in your child —from your child’s first tooth to age three.
Dental caries (tooth decay) is the most chronic disease of childhood. Twenty-four percent of U.S. children between two and four years of age have experienced dental decay.
First Teeth Matter appointments are offered the first Wednesday of each month from 9am - 4pm and the 3rd Monday of the month from 11am - 6pm at the Boise office. Appointments are required. Please call the office nearest you to schedule.
Ada: (208) 327-7400 | Elmore: (208) 587-4407 | Valley: (208) 630-8002
FIRST TEETH MATTER | FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The clinic's goal is to prevent cavities in children — from their first tooth to three years — which is a period before many kids begin to regularly visit a dentist. Our licensed dental hygienist provides parents and care-givers with information about early preventive dental health. When your child turns three and graduates from our program, we can help you find a dental home if you do not already have one.
During your visit, you will meet with a licensed dental hygienist who will talk with you and do a visual screening of your child’s mouth. The visit will help determine your child’s risk for developing cavities, include dental health information specific to your child, and the application of dental fluoride varnish. Visits last approximately 20 minutes.
CDH’s First Teeth Matter visits are affordable and open to all families regardless of income and insurance status. A nominal fee is charged to all participants. This fee is covered by Medicaid for eligible children. This program is eligible for a sliding-fee scale.
ADDITIONAL ORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AT CDH
CDH and select elementary schools in Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley counties partner to offer school-based dental sealant clinics. Services may include dental screening, sealants, cleaning and fluoride varnish applications. Participating children receive oral health education and a toothbrush.
Fluoride Varnish Clinics provide dental screenings, fluoride varnish applications and education to Medicaid eligible and uninsured children. Fluoride varnish application will help prevent teeth from getting cavities. These clinics are offered at no charge to the families of children 6 months to 5 years old.
The Fluoride Varnish Clinics are held daily at Central District Health offices. Call the nearest office to schedule an appointment.
Fluoride Varnish Brochure
ADDITIONAL ORAL HEALTH INFORMATION
Boise | Ada County
707 N. Armstrong Place
(208) 327-7400
Call for an appointment
McCall | Valley County
703 1st Street
(208) 630-8002
Call for an appointment
Mountain Home | Elmore County
520 E 8th Street
(208) 587-4407
Call for an appointment
Hayden Falkner
Program Manager
(208) 327-8618
hfalkner@cdh.idaho.gov.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Your privacy is important to the Central District Health. We follow the regulations of HIPAA – The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. You will be asked if you have read and understand the following document.
Fluoride Varnish for Your Child’s Teeth Brochure
Two Healthy Smiles: Tips to Keep You and Your Baby Healthy
Dos sonrisas saludables: Consejos para mantenerte a ti y a tu bebé sanos
A Healthy Smile for Your Young Child: Tips to Keep Your Child Healthy
Una sonrisa saludable para tu niño pequeño: Consejos para mantener sano a tu niño
A Healthy Smile for Your Baby: Tips to Keep Your Baby Healthy
Una sonrisa saludable para tu bebé: Consejos para mantener sano a tu bebé