Preventative Oral Hygiene Program
The Middlesex District Attorney's Office is committed to creating safe and healthy spaces where children can learn and grow. We are pleased to partner with Middlesex Community College, Regis College, Lowell Community Health Center and Lowell Public Schools to provide students in Grades 2 and 5 with Preventative Oral Hygiene Care.
Studies have shown that students' physical and emotional well-being directly impacts their performance in school. Enrollment in this program will help children to learn lasting oral hygiene habits, receive preventative care and reduce absence from school.
- All students in grades 2 and 5 will learn how to brush, floss, and eat healthy.
- Families can sign their students up to have free preventative dental work (such as oral screenings, dental sealants, fluoride treatments) done at their school or local dental clinic.
- Forms will be sent home soon for families to sign-up.
Creating safe, healthy and happy spaces for children to grow and learn with collaborative approaches to interventions and preventions.
News Clips
The Lowell Sun: High-tech smiles for low to no cost at MCC clinic
The Lowell Sun: Middlesex DA launches dental care initiative for local youth
MCC President Phil Sisson welcomed the overflowing crowd, which included Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. Her office partnered with the college to realize the vision of community oral health care for school-aged children. It’s one of many programs the expanded and high-tech clinic offers the community.
When it comes to law enforcement, oral hygiene is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan is changing that through a new dental health initiative she’s launched with a number of community partners to help improve outcomes for local youth.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Middlesex Community College, Regis College, Lowell Community Health Center and Lowell Public Schools today announced a new partnership that will provide students with preventative oral hygiene care with the goal of improving the health and wellness of children. This initiative was launched by District Attorney Ryan based on research which shows that many children who have behavioral issues in school are suffering from poor oral health.