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Children enrolling in Kindergarten or 9th grade are required to have a dental screening.

Elementary

  • Applies to Kindergarten students only
  • Screening must occur no earlier than age 3 and no later than 4 months after enrollment
  • Screenings can be performed by: dentists, dental hygienists, physicians, registered nurses, or physician assistants

High School

  • Applies to 9th grade students only
  • Screening must occur no earlier than 1 year prior to enrollment and no later than 4 months after enrollment
  • Screenings can only be performed by: dentists or dental hygienists

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How is the I-Smile Coordinator involved with the School Dental Screening Requirement?

Local I-Smile Coordinators work with schools throughout the state to help implement the requirement. They can assist families to get their children screened and to find follow-up care as needed. The I-Smile Coordinators can also provide information and technical assistance to schools and local boards of health on the new requirement. For more information, please contact your regional I-Smile Coordinator.

To download official forms and for more information on the school dental screening requirement, visit:
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/hpcdp/oral_health_school_screening.asp
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