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Teledentistry – Dignity Health, First Teeth First

February is Children’s Dental Health month so it is fitting for me to tell you about our children’s oral health program. The First Teeth First Program is a community based program providing services to children 0-5 years of age and expectant mothers at no charge. Services provided include an oral screening, anticipatory guidance, goal
setting, and referral and care coordination, provided by a registered dental hygienist and promotora. Before the
COVID-19 pandemic, the program operated in person at WIC clinics (Women, Infant, and Children), pediatrician’s
offices, OBGYN offices and childcares.

The Story of Dental Therapy

Many years ago, when the profession of Dental Hygiene was born in the United States, Dental Therapy was being born in New Zealand. Recently some states have legalized Dental Therapy (and New Zealand has adopted Dental Hygiene!)

When Dental Therapy was started in Australia and New Zealand, the therapists worked in schools on children. They could meet most of the dental needs of children. The services were supported by the government. The Therapists were paid a salary not based on procedures. Adults were cared for in private dental

Local Component’s of AzDHA

EAST VALLEY

Contact: Dawn Best
dawnbest@hotmail.com

CENTRAL ARIZONA

Contact: Debby Kurtz-Weidinger
centralazdentalhygienists@gmail.com

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NORTHERN ARIZONA

Contact: Catherine Roustan
Email: cathroustan@msn.com

SOUTHERN ARIZONA

Contact: Mindy Rogers
Email: Juniordragster7232@gmail.com

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