Fire Truck Office Brings Dental Care to Underprivileged Children

A New Jersey dentist is working to make sure that migrant and impoverished children receive proper oral care in an unusual way. He has created a mobile dentist office, in the back of a fire truck. The dentist drives the truck from school to school and performs routine checkups on the children. Many of the kids have never seen a dental professional in their life, and many have mouths full of rotting teeth and decaying gums.

The dentist cleans the teeth, makes a note of any cavities that the children may have and sends a note home to their parents. However, he feels that his most important role is one of education. As more and more Americans live increasingly without dental insurance, many go without oral care. It is individuals like the Jersey dentist, with his office on wheels that make sure that everyone is in good health. For more information, or to learn about similar programs in your neighborhood, talk to a local dentist today!