To complete State of Iowa required dental screenings, the local I-Smile Coordinator will be at OHS during the months of October and November. The Iowa legislature passed a law in 2008 requiring all students enrolled in 9th grade have a dental screening. The registered dental hygienist will provide screenings for all students without a dental certificate on file. The dental screening is an examination of the soft and hard tissues of the mouth and will be completed with a flash light, disposable mouth mirror and gloves. An informational letter will be sent home with your student following the screening.
If you do not want your student to receive a free dental screening from the I- Smile program, please contact the school Teen Health Center before October 28 at 683-4444 ext. 2215.
If you have a dentist and your student has received an exam within the last year, please call your dentist and have them fax the State of Iowa approved Dental Screening certificate to the High School (641-682-7528.) All dentists have access to this form.
If you have questions, please contact Denise Janssen, RDH l-Smile Coordinator at 641-682-3224.
