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Grant Application - Delta Dental Foundation
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dennis Joyner / Traci Colley, Human Services Agency - Public Health, Director, 704-296-4801; Janet Payne, Human Services Agency, Director, 704-296-4348
ACTION REQUESTED:
1) Approve the Public Health Department's request to apply for Delta Dental Foundation funding, 2) upon award of the funding, authorize the County Manager to execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, and 3) upon receipt of grant award, recognize, receive, and appropriate the awarded amount to the Public Health budget.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) November 7, 2022, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 22-751 - Approved Delta Dental Foundation grant application.
2) December 4, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 23-823 - Approved Delta Dental Foundation grant application.
BACKGROUND:
The Delta Dental Foundation is accepting applications for grant funding up to $5,000 to support community dental care for children through their Smiles for Kids Grants Program. The Public Health Dental Clinic requests approval to apply for these funds to support and expand our dental care services for children who have financial challenges receiving the necessary care. We anticipate 25-30 children can be served through this funding.
The County's Dental Clinic provides general dentistry services and education to residents who may have difficulty obtaining dental care due to financial needs or access to other providers. The clinic provides services for adults and children beginning at 1 year of age. The clinic accepts Medicaid, third-party insurance and private pay on a sliding-fee scale based on income. In FY2024, the clinic had 3,294 patient visits (2,009 adults and 1,285 children). Of the children served, 44% were uninsured/private pay.
Oral diseases, which range from cavities and gum disease to oral cancer, cause pain and disability for many in our community. Establishing good oral health practices and seeking ea...
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