CHP’s Mobile Dental Clinic
CHP stands out as a dental care provider for children.
For pediatric patients with MassHealth insurance, it has become increasingly difficult to find a dentist.
CHP dental practices are one of only two dental groups in the Berkshires that accept these 6,500 patients.
Lack of dental care for children leads to cavities, pain, speech delays, challenges with eating and digestion, low self-esteem, and in severe cases, can even interfere with school attendance and academic achievement.
Tooth decay is the #1 chronic disease among children in the United States, with more than 40% of children having had some amount of tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten. At CHP, 75% of pediatric dental patients require special treatment to protect against cavities, underscoring the importance of CHP’s recent efforts to expand access to dental care.
Plans are being developed to deploy the CHP Mobile Dental Unit to offer basic dental hygiene services and education to students at local public schools once renovations are complete on a new Great Barrington Family Dental facility at 444 Stockbridge Road. Partnering with schools will reach both students and parents. And CHP’s outreach efforts will help identify children who need essential dental care during a formative time in life. When it comes to a lifetime of smiles, good oral hygiene habits are formed during childhood.
Great Barrington Family Dental is now fully operational in its brand-new location. The team is ready to see patients of all ages in their state-of-the-art facility, so just call and speak to one of our friendly receptionists at 413.528.5565.
Lack of dental care for children leads to cavities,
pain, speech delays, challenges with eating and digestion, low self-esteem, and, in severe cases,
can even interfere with school attendance and academic achievement.