Dental Health Program

Oral health in children directly correlates with overall health. An oral health professional, hygienist or dentist, can identify dental health conditions but also may be able to identify other health concerns. Many diseases exhibit symptoms in the mouth prior to symptoms becoming noticeable in the body.

The Mother Child Wellness Program serves families in Mahaska, Poweshiek, and Jasper Counties who have household income of 200 percent of poverty level or under. One component of Mother Child Wellness health services is assistance in finding dental care and screenings.

Contact the Dental Hygiene Coordinator at 641-236-2006 or email to khoward@grmc.us to arrange a screening.