TITLE
Title
DHHS-PUBLIC HEALTH: DELTA DENTAL SMILES FOR KIDS GRANT PROJECT ACCESS DENTAL PROGRAM (PAD) ($5,000)
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Anita Ramachandran
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BACKGROUND
Background
The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Delta Dental to fund the Smile for Kids Project Access Dental (PAD) program.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health (GCDPH) will use the funds for the Smile for Kids, PAD program to assist school-aged children who have emergency dental needs. The children who qualify are those who do not have dental insurance or cannot obtain dental insurance due to being undocumented. Treatment will be limited to emergency exams, x-rays, composite or amalgam fillings, extractions, pulp therapy, crowns and space maintenance. As a result of funding, GCDPH School Health nurses will have a resource to guide parents to Guilford County’s Dental Clinic. Overall, the children treated through the Smile for Kids, PAD program will feel better, eat better, sleep better, and be more productive at school.
GCDPH is not a sole provider of this service. Others may offer the same or similar services. Since its inception in 2015, it has been solely grant funded. Smile for Kids, PAD program has provided emergency dental services to 80 uninsured children in Guilford County. The average cost of care is $250-$500 per child. With acceptance of this $5000 grant, it is estimated that fifteen (15) children can be served.
This is not a mandated service; it meets a community need. This service is both internally and externally focused and has a direct impact on county residents.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
General Fund
$5,000 Increase in Other Revenues
$5,000 Increase in Appropriation to Health and Human Services - Public Health
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve a budget amendment to increase the appropriation to Health and Human Services - Public Heath by $5,000 with $5,000 in Other Revenues.
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