PRASAD Children's Dental Health Program

The PRASAD children's dental health Program is a New York State Department of Health-certified Article 28 clinic. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the dental health of children, particularly those from low-income families in Sullivan County, NY. The program provides comprehensive dental services for children and adolescents from six months to 18 years of age. These services are delivered primarily through a state-of-the-art mobile dental clinic that travels to local public schools on a rotating basis. The program also has a main office in Ferndale, NY, where appointments can be made when the mobile clinic is not at a school or during school holidays. The mobile clinic is fully equipped with two dental offices, allowing for a wide range of treatments including dental exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings, extractions, space maintainers, and x-rays. In addition to providing treatment, a key component of the PRASAD Children's Dental Health Program is dental health education. The organization works to foster healthy habits by providing in-classroom dental education to both children and parents. The program aims to address the crisis of tooth decay, which is the most common chronic childhood disease in the United States. To make their services accessible, PRASAD Children's Dental Health Program accepts most insurance plans, including Medicaid, Delta Dental, Fidelis, and MVP. A sliding fee application is also available for children who are uninsured. This makes dental care more affordable for the families they serve. The program is a well-established and respected community resource, often working with local agencies and schools to identify and serve children in need.