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Central Square to pilot no-cost school-based dental program with ConnextCare
Summary
Superintendent Thomas J. Colabufo told the board the district is in discussions with ConnextCare to provide a no-cost, Tuesday-rotating school-based dental program serving about 15 students per day for cleanings, X-rays, sealants and preventive care; classroom visits will precede service dates.
Superintendent Thomas J. Colabufo and Assistant Superintendent Erin Phillips updated the Board on plans to introduce a school-based dental program in partnership with ConnextCare. Administration described the program as offered "at no cost to families or the District," with services available every Tuesday on a rotating schedule across district buildings and capacity to serve approximately 15 students per day for cleanings, X-rays, sealants and preventive care.
Administrators said ConnextCare representatives will visit classrooms prior to service dates to familiarize students with the process and build comfort. The program requires minimal facility accommodation—a room with a sink or adjacent bathroom—and students will be called out of class for appointments and return immediately afterward. District administrators framed the initiative as part of a broader goal to expand school-based healthcare access.
