Holy Rosary Healthcare - SmileSavers

Since 2005, the Holy Rosary Healthcare Foundation has partnered with local dental practices and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile to provide dental services for eligible youth in the community. Care is provided by a committed team of dental assistants, dental hygienists and dentists who provide complete dental care (except orthodontia) to children onsite; this includes fluoride treatments, tooth removal and cavity filling. Each child also receives take-home floss, toothbrush, toothpaste and a timer. Also, the program sends dental experts into classrooms annually to provide brief educational sessions. In 2015, the program was expanded to two free dental days, during which uninsured adults in the region receive care from local dentists.

What is it?

Who is it for?

Youth with dental needs living in a 10-county area in eastern Montana.

Why do they do it?

Recent census data indicate that approximately 74 percent of children in Montana do not have dental insurance.

Impact

More than 1,600 children have received free dental care.

Contact: Jackie Muri, C.F.R.E., C.G.P.A., M.S.L.
Executive Director, Holy Rosary Foundation
Telephone: 406-233-4043
Email: hrh-foundation@sclhs.net

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