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Oral Health Initiative Project
Johnson Dental Clinic 1112 NW Circle Blvd. Corvallis, OR 97330 (541) 257-2006
Dental Health Services for Children and Pregnant Women
Community and School-Based Services The Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties are able to provide school-based preventive services with funding from Kaiser Permanente Northwest, The Ford Family Foundation, and the Oregon Community Foundation. Volunteer dental team members and Benton County staff provide dental screenings to all Corvallis and Alsea public schools and Holley School in Sweet Home. Schools with a 50% or higher enrollment of children eligible for the free and/or reduced lunch program are also offered on-site sealants and fluoride varnish provided by a registered dental hygienist.
2012 Participating Schools:
Alsea Elementary School, Alsea Garfield Elementary School, Corvallis Holley Elementary School, Sweet Home Lincoln Elementary School, Corvallis Monroe Grade School, Monroe Mt.View Elementary School, Corvallis Wilson Elementary School, Corvallis
Thank you to our funders and sponsors:
Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties East Linn Health Center 100 Mullins Drive, Suite A-1 Lebanon, OR 97355 (541) 451-6920 Lincoln Health Center (located at Lincoln School) 121 SE Viewmont Avenue Corvallis, OR 97333 (541) 766-3546 Monroe Health Center (located at Monroe Grade School) 610 Dragon Drive Monroe, OR 97456 (541) 847-5143  Benton Health Center (located inside the Benton County Health Services building) 530 NW 27th Street Corvallis, OR 97330 (541) 766-6835 www.co.benton.or.us/healthcenter
Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties
Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties Mission Statement
Appointments
We provide a medical and dental home that promotes and supports health and wellness.
To schedule an appointment for your child call Amanda at (541) 257-2006. For Spanish call Lizdaly at (541) 766-6845.
The Johnson Dental Clinic The Benton Community Health Centers have partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis to provide dental treatment to those children and pregnant women in need. The Johnson Dental Clinic provides high quality, confidential dental care, whether or not you have dental insurance. Our dental team provides preventive care for infants through 2 years. Children 3 through 18 years and pregnant women receive preventive and restorative care at the Johnson Dental Clinic. Services include: • • • • • • • • •
Dental Exams X-rays Fillings Dental Screenings Dental Cleanings Sealants Fluoride Treatments Oral Health Education Simple Extractions, if necessary
Who is Eligible? Your child can use the dental clinic even if he/she does not have dental insurance. We accept clients who are uninsured or on the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). To find out if your child qualifies for the Oregon Health Plan or Healthy Kids coverage, please call us at (541) 766-6344.
Reaching the Johnson Dental Clinic • • • •
1112 NW Circle Boulevard Clinic hours are 9:00am—5:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday Ride the bus - Corvallis Transit (CTS) Route 4 or Route 7 www.corvallistransit.com or 541-766-6998 Adair to Corvallis: 99 Express (to the Downtown Transit Center) www.bc99express.com
Toothpaste: Use a pea-size amount for children over 6 years and adults. Wind the floss around the middle fingers and gently glide the floss in between the teeth.
Keeping Your Mouth Healthy • Brush your teeth with a soft toothbrush and toothpaste with fluoride, twice a day; after breakfast and before bed. • Floss once a day before bedtime. • Eat healthy foods, like fruits, milk, eggs, vegetables, meat, fish, chicken, beans, nuts, and yogurt. • Eat sweets or drink sugary drinks at mealtimes only. • See the dentist by age 1 year and then every 6 months.
