Sign Up for Skippy: Free School-Based Dental Care for Your Child – September 5 through October 11, 2024!

Hello families, In partnership with your child's school, Tri-County Health Network (TCHNetwork) is pleased to offer Skippy, a school-based dental program providing comprehensive oral healthcare to your child at no out-of-pocket cost to you.  Through Skippy, we bring dental care to your children so they can spend more time in the classroom and less time traveling to a dentist!
 
The Skippy dental team provides the following preventive care:

• Dental Exam
• X-Rays
• Fluoride treatment
• Protective Sealants
• Cleaning
• Education to your children about how to brush and floss
• Free toothbrush, toothpaste and floss
• If needed, primary restorative care: in the form of Interim Temporary Restorations (ITR) and Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)

 
This convenient dental visit takes about 30-45 minutes and gets your child back in the classroom quickly.
 
The Telluride School District clinic will begin on Thursday, September 5, 2024. The clinic will operate on Thursdays and Fridays through the 20th at the TIS/MS/HS (until we have seen all students enrolled). We will begin the Elementary school clinic on Thursday, October 3rd and 4th, and run through October 11th.
If you would like to sign your child up, please fill out the consent form by going to  https://tchnetwork.org/skippy-consent/ or you may pick up the paper form at your child’s school.   This consent is valid for the entire school year, both fall and spring semesters, unless revoked by a parent or guardian.  Remember, if you sign up for the fall you are automatically enrolled for the spring semester.  For questions, please email dental-coord@tchnetwork.org.
 
Skippy is offered at no out-of-pocket costs to all families. If you have dental insurance, we will bill for services just like other dental offices. TCHNetwork offers health insurance enrollment assistance if you need insurance.
 
We hope to see your child this Fall!

Skippy Dental Clinic