Family Dental of Kentucky

School Based Oral Health Services

Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc. (CFMC) started its school-based preventative dental program in 2008 with portable equipment and one part-time dentist. The overwhelming need and requests by our school districts, soon saw this program grow to cover multiple school districts in our service area. Now, our participating districts are served by our licensed dentists, registered dental hygienists, and expanded duties dental assistants.

Our school-based programs are not designed to replace the student's dental home but as a supplement in provision of preventative care in an effort to keep kids healthier, reduce absences, and increase academic time in the classroom.

CFMC offers preventative oral healthcare and oral health education to preschool - 12th graders at their school with parental permission. On-site oral healthcare delivery reduces time missed from class for appointments and parents' time away from work, while increasing access to dental care. Each student participating in our dental program receives a comprehensive exam, cleaning, fluoride treatment, and, if needed, sealants and x-rays. Parents receive a "Report Card" detailing the findings of the exam and suggesting follow-up with the child's family dentist if needed.

Each student participating in our program receives a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and oral health information all tucked away in a sanitary "tooth bag" to take home. CFMC works closely with local schools and dental providers to help students find an established dental home for life-long oral hygiene.

For more information on this service within the Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc. service area, contact the Family Resource Center or Youth Services Center at your child’s school or our Director of Dental Services, Julie Smith at 270-858-6655 x3382.

Mr. Marion Sowders, Former Superintendent, Casey County Schools

“The dental van provides a wonderful service to our students. If our students are healthy, they will be focused on learning. We are very appreciate of the partnership! Thank you!”

Family Dental Services

Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc. (CFMC) is pleased to offer family dental sites in Whitley City and Somerset. The dental practices provide complete dental services including preventantive and restorative dentistry, professional clearning by a registered dental hygienist, tooth-colored fillings, cosmetic bonding, porcelain crowns and veneers, root canal therapy, extractions, along with dentures and partials.

Out ream enjoys serving the oral health needs of rural Kentuckians. For information or to schedule an appointment, please call Family Dental of Kentucky in Whitley City at (606) 376-2976 or Family Dental of Somerset at (606) 687-3248.