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Children enrolling for the first time in an Iowa elementary or high school are required to have a dental screening.

Elementary

  • Applies to Kindergarten (or 1st grade if there is no Kindergarten) and out-of-state transfer students
  • Screening must occur no earlier than age 3 but prior to age 6
  • Screenings can only be performed by: dentists, dental hygienists, physicians, nurses, or physician assistants

High School

  • Applies to 9th grade and out-of-state transfer students
  • Screening must occur within previous year of 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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