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Pre-K Program

Smile Partners Pre-K program fulfills the state and federal Pre-K dental screening mandate, and services are provided at NO COST to the schools and families. During our visits, children, whose parents consent, are provided with oral health education, dental screenings, fluoride treatments and referral to dentists.

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K-12 Program

The first objective is to have a licensed dentist or registered dental hygienist  screen and assess  each child to see if they have the following: no visible decay; visible decay; or urgent dental needs. The students with urgent dental needs are immediately referred to the school nurse with the intent of contacting parents. Smile Partners currently has two part time dentists to provide exams and recommend interim treatment.

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Smiles for Life

Smiles for Life is a preventive oral health program for seniors (60+) held primarily on Fridays  at the Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center. The objective for this program is to provide low-income seniors an affordable alternative for routine oral health services. 

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Statistics

In the school year 2013 – 2014, Smile Partners worked in elementary schools in the Federal Way, Highline, Tukwila, Seattle, Bremerton and North Kitsap school districts. Smile Partners’ hygienists also worked in pre-schools in the Puget Sound Educational Service District and the Olympic Educational School District.

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Forms

For each program, Smile Partners has forms that are required to be filled out prior to providing any treatment services. If you are a senior citizen (61+) who is interested in Smiles for Life please view the forms under the Smiles for Life heading and send them to our office or we can send you a packet in the mail.