Information about Preventive Services Program

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The Preventive Services Program (PSP) is dedicated to promoting healthy smiles for all of Missouri’s children through education and preventive treatment. The Preventive Services Program Brochure and the PSP Information- al Presentation below provide information on how you can bring PSP to your community.

Preventive Services Program Brochure

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

As a PSP volunteer, you will be one of many involved in a PSP Event. This is the purpose of PSP, “Many hands working together for the oral health of the community.”
Below is a list of the various roles where your help is needed. Read through the areas to find where you can help, then click on the link at the bottom of the page and find an Oral Health Consultant who can get you started.

Thank you for volunteering to help improve the oral health of Missouri’s children!

Missouri Licensed Dentists & Dental Hygienists (or supervised students of these professional pro- grams):

Conduct oral screenings for children

Community Volunteers:

  • Apply fluoride varnish to children’s teeth: Must be at least 18 years of age to apply fluoride varnish
  • Record information for the dental screeners
  • Assist with the oral health education component of PSP (curriculum & material provided)
  • Escort children to the event and back to their classrooms
  • Assist with the distribution of materials (toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.)
  • Assist with directing and monitoring children while at the event
  • Assist with paperwork

Time Commitment:

No two PSP events are the same. Your time commitment may be a few hours or it may be most of a school day. We appreciate any time you can offer!

To be become a PSP volunteer, contact the DHSS Office of Dental Health Oral Health Consultant who services your county.