Hello families,
In partnership with your child's school, Tri-County Health Network (TCHNetwork) is pleased to offer Skippy, a school based dental program providing comprehensive oral healthcare to your child at no out of pocket cost to you. Through Skippy we bring dental care to your children so they can spend more time in the classroom and less time traveling to a dentist!
The Skippy dental team provides the following preventive care:
• Dental Exam
• X-Rays
• Fluoride treatment
• Protective Sealants
• Cleaning
• Education to your children about how to brush and floss.
• Free toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss
• If needed, primary restorative care: in the form of Interim Temporary Restorations (ITR) and Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)
This convenient dental visit takes about 30-45 minutes and gets your child back in the classroom quickly.
We will be at Telluride Elementary School on September 29/30th-October 2nd (AND October 5-6th if needed) . (We will be at the Middle and High School on September 21st-25th and if needed the 28th.)
If you would like to sign your child up, please fill out the consent form by going to https://tchnetwork.org/skippy-consent/ or you may pick up paper form at your child’s school. This consent is valid for the entire school year, both fall and spring semesters, unless revoked by a parent or guardian. Remember, if you signed up for the fall, you are automatically enrolled for the spring semester. For questions or assistance, please email dental-coord@tchnetwork.org.
Skippy is offered at no out-of-pocket costs to ALL families. Please fill out the form in its entirety, including the Insurance information. If you have dental insurance, we will bill for services just like other dental offices, but you will not be responsible for co-pay. This helps us to continue the program for all students. Tri County Health network offers health insurance enrollment assistance if you need insurance. You can email enrollment@tricountyhealthnetwork.org for insurance enrollment assistance.
We hope to see your child this spring!
Skippy is generously sponsored by Pediatric Dental Specialists, El Pomar Foundation, Delta Dental, Colorado Dental Association, Town of Ridgway, Lone Cone Legacy Trust and Western Co Community Foundation, , Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation, Jolley Smiles and San Miguel Power Association