Dental Health

Seal-A-Smile Offerings by School

Our district values the continued collaboration with community agencies to provide Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile services to students in as many buildings as are eligible. Until guidance for COVID-19 and School Based Sealant Program is available, the programs are on hold.

This year's anticipated participating schools within our district are:

Endeavor Elementary, any student in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5. (And for the dental cleaning program aged 4 years through 5th grade. See below.)

Woodridge Primary, any student in grade 1.

Rusch Elementary, any student in grades 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.

Lewiston Elementary, any student in grades 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.

John Muir Elementary, any student in grades 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.

Check out this video about the Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile Program!

The district is thankful for the opportunity to offer our students and their families.

The Impact 2018-2019

The total value of services provided to students who attend a Portage Community School District School within Columbia County equaled $100,470. A total of 468 students participated in these schools.

Dental Days at Endeavor Elementary School

The Children's Dental Foundation in Marquette County will again return to Endeavor Elementary School to provide students with teeth cleanings, dental education while receiving services and care coordination if concerns need further evaluation. The target audience for this service is children with Medicaid/BadgerCare coverage or qualified low income. 

Forms for this program will be available at school, or ask in the school office.  The clinic days for 2019-2020 are already completed for students PreK4 through 5th grade.  Dates for next school year are being discussed.

Wisconsin's Roadmap to Improving Oral Health 2020-2025.

Read on to see what is planned in Wisconsin for improving oral health for state residents.

Dental Health

Dental care is important for ALL family members.  Teeth play an important role in:

• speech
• eating
• facial appearance

Healthy teeth can be achieved through:

• wise food choices
• brushing each day in the morning and before bed
• flossing each day
• visiting the dental office for cleanings every 6 months. 

As a parent, model these habits for your child so she/he learns that you take the time to care for your teeth too.
 

Nationally, dental health issues account for 51 million lost school days each year!  Imagine having a toothache and completing your morning routine so you can get to school ready to perform at your best.  This would be a challenge for any of us.  Tooth decay has the potential to be lethal. Don't ignore pain in the mouth.  Get to a dentist to have it checked out.  Sometimes, an infection may start in the mouth and spread to other areas of the body.  If you notice changes in eating patterns, complaints of pain, weight loss or fever, these are all signs of a possible tooth problem.  Have it checked out.

Resources are offered here so parents may locate and access community dental health services.  One exciting offering is the Seal A Smile program available during 2013-14 to students at John Muir Elementary (grades 2 and 5), Rusch Elementary (grades 2 and 8), Lewiston Elementary (grades 2, 3, 4, and 5) and Bartels Middle School (grade 6).  Watch for a form being sent home with your child in September to sign up.  Clinic days will begin in October 2013. 

Endeavor Elementary students will have an opportunity to sign up for dental health services at school through the Marquette County Dental Health Foundation.  More information is coming on this fall 2012.

Dental Care Clinic available to Columbia County residents.  The St. Vincent de Paul Dental Clinic in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin is accepting patients from Columbia County.  Please see the brochure and application for details.  Please note that this service requires a completed application and an appointment to obtain services.

Marquette County's Children's Dental Foundation

Children who reside in Marquette County who have Medicaid/BadgerCare insurance may utilize dental services through the Children's Dental Foundation. Contact the Marquette County Health Department for further information, 608/297-3135.

Dental and Health Discount Programs