Dental
Did you know that tooth decay is the #1 most common chronic disease in children?
Polished Dental Contact
For more information about free dental cleanings here at Shay, please contact:
Ellen D. Gould | Email: mailto:ellengould@polishedteeth.com | Phone: 508-237-5378
Dental cleaning services are available at Shay for FREE!
APS have some exciting news! Starting in spring of 2025, APS has teamed up with Public Health Dental-Polished, LLC. With this, your child now has the opportunity to have a FREE dental cleaning right here at school! This is a completely optional service that would serve as a great opportunity for some families.
Learn more about dental health in children:
"What is the most common chronic disease in children? It's tooth decay. Also known as cavities or caries, the condition is about five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever. Although tooth decay is preventable, it still affects nearly 46% of children in the U.S."
Click HERE to read the whole article Big Hopes for Little Teeth written by Tiffany Chen from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIH).