School Health Services

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TUSD Dental Health Services

  • Referral for free dental care to treat acute dental pain to eligible students to local dentists
  • Sealant program funded by AZ Dept. of Health for 2nd & 6th grade students
  • Mobile dental care by local dentists at your child's school
  • Fluoride mouth rinse program: Tucson's water is without fluoride. This program provides the fluoride needed for dental protection to grow strong and health teeth.

The health of a child’s mouth affects the child's overall health and their ability to attend school. Students need to attend school to be successful. If your child is in need of dental care and you do not have insurance; or have insurance but need help finding a dentist, let us know.

Questions? Call Tina McCarty at 520‐225‐3284 or contact your school health office.

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Dental Care

The following dental health programs and services are available to Tucson Unified students.

Tucson Unified Dental Health Services

Services:
  • Coordination of free dental care with local dentists for qualifying students
  • Pima County Health Department provides dental sealants to 2nd and 6th grade children, attending qualifying schools at no charge to school and parents
  • Fluoride Mouthrinse Program- Parent permission required grades 1-5
  • Mobile on site cleanings and screenings at elementary schools provided by General Dentistry 4 Kids

Provided by: Tucson Unified School Health Services/Dental Department

Grayline Program

Services: Free care for urgent dental needs, including severe tooth pain and infection.

Provided by: Community volunteer dentists and dental hygienists.

Eligibility: Students K-12 that are not eligible for other programs and have urgent dental needs and meet income requirements.

Arizona School based Dental Sealant Program

Funded by: Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Oral Health Services 
  • Children with parental consent obtain a dental screening by a licensed dentist.
  • Parents receive notification of their child’s need for sealants and general oral health status.
  • Children who are enrolled in AHCCCS are eligible as well as children who have no dental insurance.
  • Sealants are then provided by a dental hygienist and dental assistant team.

Provided by: Pima County Health Department’s Oral Health Program

Eligibility: Tucson Unified Schools with 50% or higher participation in the National School Lunch Program may apply. 2nd and 6th grade children who are uninsured or with public dental insurance (AHCCCS or KidsCare) and have decayed permanent molar teeth without cavities or fillings.

General Dentistry 4 Kids - Dental Exams at TUSD Schools

General Dentistry 4 Kids

Printable Flier (in PDF): English | Spanish

We are teaming up with General Dentistry 4 Kids to provide on-site dental exams by a licensed Dentist.

  • Exam includes x-rays, cleaning and flouride
  • We accept all AHCCCS plans and most private insurance plans
  • Only preschool to K8 students are eligible
  • If you are interested in these dental services at your child's school, complete this Dental Exams Consent Form. (This form is mobile-friendly.)

For more information please contact Ofelia at (520) 609-3127.

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