About Us

The Preventive Services Program (PSP) is dedicated to improving healthy smiles for all of Missouri’s children through education and preventive treatment. The goal of PSP is to review Missouri children’s oral health and provide a public health intervention called fluoride varnish.

Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood. Untreated tooth decay can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. Children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who have good oral health. Oral Health is an important part of general health.

The good news is that tooth decay is preventable. Fluoride varnish can prevent about one-third (33%) of cavities in the primary (baby) teeth.

The Preventive Services Program Brochure and the PSP Informational Presentation below provide information on how you can bring PSP to your community.

For more information Email us or call us at 573-751-5874 to learn more about having an oral health event in your community!

 

PSP Education

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