MEET FLOSSY THE MOBILE DENTAL UNIT
Compass Health Network provides exceptional dental care in a attentive manner, to patients of all ages. With the convenience of bringing our mobile dental unit to you! So, no more school or work hours missed to make a dental appointment.
Meeting the needs of our patients is Compass Health Network’s #1 goal. We serve our communities through educational outreach programs.
ABOUT US
Compass Health Network’s Mobile Dental Unit was established Fall of 2019. The Mobile Dental Unit was created to better serve our communities oral health care needs, by avoiding the need of transportation, along with quality dental care. Currently we provide services to Bates, Cedar, Henry, St. Clair, and Vernon counties. Through continuous service both preventive and restorative treatment our goal is to ensure each community is being reached.
CONTACT US
- JADAYA SIRMONS
- 660-207-7192
- jsirmons@compasshn.org
Samantha Thomas, DDS
Mobile Unit Dentist
SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMS
Third Grade
Education Program
- Practice
- Prevent
- Protect
cavity free
Kids Club
The Cavity Free Kids Club is a program designed to reward and congratulate children between the ages of 0 to 17 years of age who are Cavity Free at their 6-month dental check-up or recall appointment. Once the dentist has completed their check of the patient’s teeth they along with their dental assist or hygienist will award the child with a special certificate deeming them Cavity Free and the child can write their name on a special tooth for display on our Cavity Free Kids Club board located in the lobby of each office.
middle
school
The Middle School Program was designed to discuss nutrition, hygiene, and stress on an adolescent level. Cavities are the #1 preventable disease in children, and nutrition and hygiene play a huge roll in their prevention. It has been reported that kids as young as 12 vape. To prevent this luring pandemic – our team visits schools and presents an educational PowerPoint and has open conversations to provide nutrition and hygiene tips and other ways to combat stress.
Missouri Preventive
services Program
The Missouri PSP Program is designed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. This program allows dental offices within communities to team up with local school districts to provide free exams and apply fluoride varnish to students. This is a completely free program provided by the state and free screenings provided by Compass Health Network staff. The Preventive Services Program is a great referral source for the school districts and families serviced, so we can better care for the children in our communities.
GERIATRIC PROGRAMS
Nursing Home Program
The Nursing Home Program was designed to arm nursing home staff with education and skills needed to provide daily oral care to prevent oral disease. A Registered Dental Hygienist will visit with the staff, present an educational PowerPoint including how to care for residents’ natural teeth and gums along with how to handle and care for removable partials and dentures. They review with hand over hand skills until the staff is comfortable. Common oral conditions and problems are discussed along with the opportunity for questions.Dental Services
- Basic Exams
- X-rays
- Cleanings
- Restorations
- Extractions
- Prefabricated crowns
Who We Serve
- Schools/Preschools
- Nursing Homes
- Transitional Living Centers
- Retirement Communities