RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A fluoride varnish program will offer free protective coating to protect Chesterfield County babies’ teeth later in September, according to Virginia health officials.
On Friday, Sept. 25, the Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Chesterfield Health District staff and volunteers will host Bright Smiles for Babies, a fluoride varnish program, which seeks to protect babies aged six months to less than 3 years of age, per a Sept. 18 release from VDH.
“On our most recent community health survey, dental health was one of the top concerns in our community,” Health Educator Yenifer Jerez, who leads this project, said. “We are bringing this Virginia Department of Health program back to meet the needs of people who otherwise can’t afford preventive dental care. Through this program, we hope to educate families on how to maintain good oral care while providing the necessary tools to keep smiles healthy. By encouraging children to develop strong dental habits early, we’re supporting prevention and helping build a strong foundation for good oral health.”…