On Wednesday, May 8, ConnextCare’s registered dental hygienist Holly Steffen began seeing dental patients at the school-based health center at the Frederick Leighton Elementary School.
The plans for the dental program were first announced earlier this year, and after months of anticipation, students will now have access to these services including routine cleanings, X-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants and comprehensive oral health education.
This health center will bring dental services to both the Frederick Leighton school and well as the adjacent Oswego High School.
“The ConnextCare team has been anxiously waiting to offer dental services to the students at the Frederick Leighton and Oswego High schools and I am thrilled that the site is now fully operational. Holly has extensive experience as a dental hygienist and is truly dedicated to improving the oral health of the students within these schools” said Tricia Peter-Clark, ConnextCare president and CEO. “We would like to thank Dr. Kilmer and the Oswego City School District board of education for their ongoing commitment to expanding these essential services into the district. Without their support none of this would have been possible.”
ConnextCare is partnering with the district to establish a comprehensive school-based health center program, with plans to offer primary care and mental health later this year.
This school-based health center will mark ConnextCare’s 16th site across Oswego County. This will also be the sixth school district within the County that ConnextCare offers SBHC services. If you are interested in enrolling your student in the dental program in Oswego, please visit www.connextcare.org/SchoolBased/EnrollmentForms.