The Mississippi State Department of Health's Division of Dental Services was established to
ensure optimal oral health for every citizen of Mississippi. The Division of Dental Services is responsible
for the prevention and control of oral diseases through assessment, policy and program development, and
assurance. Our programs address children, adults, families and communities through public health clinics,
schools, and approved dental health providers.
Fluoride Programs
Fluoride treatment is a proven way to prevent tooth decay and help maintain healthy teeth. Fluoride is safe and cost-effective when added to community water systems that may require it,
and fluoride treatment provides early, long-lasting prevention for children against oral and dental disease.
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Dental Sealants Program Mississippi Seals is a collaborative effort between the Mississippi State Department of Health and
partners to make preventive dental sealants available to second-grade children in selected Mississippi Counties. Dental sealants
are a simple, safe and effective technique to retard or prevent tooth decay.
At less than half the cost of ordinary fillings, sealants and fluoridation form
a cost-effective strategy for improving oral health in Mississippi's communities.
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Make a Child's Smile
This preventive dental program provides for dental screenings and protective fluoride varnish for children enrolled in Head Start.
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Regional Oral Health Consultants (ROHCs)
The MSDH Regional Oral Health Consultants (ROHCs) strive to improve the oral health of all
Mississippians by assisting county health departments to deliver age-appropriate oral health
anticipatory guidance and preventive oral health services in each public health district. ROHCs
are Registered Dental Hygienists that promote information sharing between health professionals
and community stakeholders to educate the public about the importance of good oral health and to
reduce the burden of oral disease.
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