SMILES
The SMILES Across Southeast Connecticut Program was launched in July 2003. The Smiles Program focuses on education and access to oral health care in schools in New London County.
The SMILES Collaborative Partners include:
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Dr. Mary Jane Valle, Groton pediatric dentist
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Pamela Kilbey-Fox, State of Connecticut Department of Public Health
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Community Health Center of New London
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Ledge Light Health District
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TVCCA, Inc.
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United Community & Family Services of Norwich
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VNA of Southeastern Connecticut
In 2004-05 1,200 children received preventive care, cleaning, exams and fluoride treatments in 50 different New London County schools and 4 Head Start sites. Treatment needed beyond these services is provided at federally qualified health center dental offices.
Helpful Resources
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For details on the number of kids treated under the SMILES Program, please see our stats sheet:
SMILES Program
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Please view our SMILES map - showing the schools in the In School Dental Program:
SMILES In School Dental Map -
For more information, please contact our partners:
- Brighter Smiles – For New London, Waterford, Stonington, and North Stonington.
Community Health Center of New London: 860-447-8304, ext 8055. - Smiles on the Move - In all other towns in New London County.
United Community & Family Services, Inc: 860-892-7042, ext. 346.
- Brighter Smiles – For New London, Waterford, Stonington, and North Stonington.
The Smiles Program is funded by the Connecticut Health Foundation.
