All Aboard the Tooth Taxi

WHAT? Since the Tooth Taxi launched in late fall 2008 it has visited over 320 schools/sites all over the State of Oregon, and served over 17,000 children while delivering over 5 million dollars in donated dental services. The Tooth Taxi is a 38′ state-of-the-art dental office on wheels with two dental chairs and a full-time dentist and staff. It visits schools throughout Oregon to provide free dental care and oral health education to uninsured and underserved children.  In addition to having a full-time dentist and staff, the van spends up to a week at a school providing dental screenings, cleanings, sealants, X-rays, fillings, minor oral surgery and in-classroom oral health education. Each child receives oral hygiene instruction and a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and a brushing timer.

WHEN?  The Tooth Taxi is scheduled at Fern Ridge Middle School for December 7 to 11th.

FEE? There is no fee for this program, but if you do have dental insurance they do need a copy of your dental card in order to bill them but you will not be responsible for the remainder balance.

If you are interested in having your student participate in this program please email or call Amy Eastman at:  541-935-8230 or aeastman@fernridge.k12.or.us