School-Based Dental Care
Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers school-based dental services at select central Ohio locations. One of the most common childhood diseases is tooth decay, which can result in pain and infection. Our school-based dental services help to make sure students’ teeth stay healthy and strong.
No child will be denied care due to inability to pay for services.
How Does it Work?
- A parent or guardian must provide consent for your child to be seen by the provider.
- Once the consent form is completed, our team will contact you directly to schedule dental services.
- Students will have their dental appointment right inside the school building during the school day. Parents and guardians are not required to be at appointment, but you are welcome to come if you prefer to be there.
- After your child's appointment, they will receive a paper that explains what services were provided during the visit with any needed follow up instructions.
What Services Are Provided?
Services we can provide include:
- Fluoride treatments
- Oral exams
- X-rays
- Cleanings
- Sealants
- Fillings
- Extractions
- Stainless steel crowns
- And more
Location
School-based dental care services are currently available at Reynoldsburg City Schools, Columbus City Schools and KIPP Columbus. Clinics will rotate to various schools and grade levels throughout the year.
To schedule an appointment, call (614) 355-2590, option 5, or click the button below to submit a consent form.
Frequently Asked Questions
General or pediatric dentists , pediatric dental residents (dentists who spend two extra years training to become pediatric dental specialists), hygienists and dental assistants from Nationwide Children’s.
No. This program is not to replace your child’s current dental provider. If they already have a dentist, please continue seeing them for care.
If the treatment your child needs is too complex for our school-based dental services, we will refer you to the dental clinic at Nationwide Children’s or to a dental specialist who can provide services.
Just like other providers, your child’s dental insurance will be billed for the services provided through the school-based dental clinic.
If your child does not have dental insurance, then you will be connected with a financial counselor at Nationwide Children’s to see if your child qualifies for insurance or financial assistance.
Yes. Every time your child has an appointment with us, they will receive a piece of paper, called an After Visit Summary, that gives information about your child’s appointment and oral health.
Visit Nationwide Children’s medical records page for more information.