The Oral Health Coalition of Southeast Missouri

The Oral Health Coalition of Southeast Missouri The Oral Health Coalition conducts oral health screenings for children and seniors in the community.

The Oral Health Coalition is a community-based coalition working to improve oral health among the community’s children and seniors through prevention, education, and increased access to dental care. The Oral Health Coalition of Southeast Missouri is a community-based coalition working to improve oral health among the community’s children and seniors through prevention, education, and increased access to dental care. We also, provide referrals for urgent care, dental training for dental professionals and volunteers, & help the community seek dental health issues.

10/10/2025

Want to join us next month? Let us celebrate the little life you're preparing to welcome to the world ✨

Space is limited so don't miss the registration:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BZCGCF3

We are here till 9 pm and get your night time snack. Proceeds will help the Oral Health Coaliton. This helps children...
10/01/2025

We are here till 9 pm and get your night time snack. Proceeds will help the Oral Health Coaliton. This helps children and adults with their dental treatment.

09/30/2025

The Oral Health Coalition of Southeast Missouri is having a fundraiser tonight at Culver's from 5-9 pm. Come out to support the Coalition. Funds that are raised will be used for dental treatment for children and adults in our County.
Hope to see you there!

The Elks Mobile Dental Clinic will be at the Smile of Hope in Dexter until September 11. Exam, cleanings, fillings, & e...
09/02/2025

The Elks Mobile Dental Clinic will be at the Smile of Hope in Dexter until September 11. Exam, cleanings, fillings, & extractions will be done at NO COST.
Call 1-816-404-6904 for more information.

06/27/2025

Inside Dentistry provides the latest in endodontics, implantology, periodontics, and more, with in-depth articles, expert videos, and top industry insights.

06/17/2025

No longer adding fluoride to public water systems may worsen dental health in children and increase dental costs by billions within five years.

05/15/2025

FDA to pull prescription fluoride supplements from market
Safety review, public comment period to conclude in October.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced May 13 that it plans to remove prescription fluoride supplements from the market once a safety review is completed. The ADA is affirming its support of fluoride supplements, which it said have proven to be effective at reducing tooth decay.

The FDA’s safety review applies to ingestible fluoride prescription drug products for children. It does not include toothpaste, mouth rinses or topical products containing fluoride. In a news release following the announcement, the Association highlighted the fact that in many nonfluoridated communities and rural areas, fluoride supplements are the only chance for many to receive the appropriate amount of fluoride to prevent tooth decay.

“Proposals like this stand to hurt rural America, not make them healthier. More than ever, at this critical time in American health care policy, it is vital that we slow down to properly study the full implications of actions like this on the health of the nation,” ADA President Brett Kessler, D.D.S., said.

The FDA said in its release that ingested fluoride has been shown to alter the gut microbiome, “which is of magnified concern given the early development of the gut microbiome in childhood.” However, the ADA said there is limited research on the studies of microbiome composition and fluoride association.

The two literature reviews the FDA does cite note a positive effect on the oral microbiome and both find that the effect on the gut microbiome may be positive as well at low doses, according to the ADA. Likewise, the review on fluoridated water and thyroid function showed no changes at low levels of fluoride as found in the U.S., and potentially positive association with goiter and hypothyroidism in both children and adults.

The Association emphasized that the recommended fluoride intake of 0.7 mg/L will likely not be met if fluoride supplements or tablets are banned because few over-the-counter dietary supplements contain fluoride, and many multivitamins only contain trace minerals.

“While community water fluoridation is the most efficient method to [prevent cavities], the substitution of alternative decay prevention like fluoride tablets or supplements are recommended to glean the proven systemic benefits fluoride provides,” the ADA said.

For more information, visit ADA.org/Fluoride.

05/13/2025

10% Tuesday @ Rosatti's today for the Oral Health Coalition! Eat pizza all day long! Thanks in advance!

The Oral Health Coalition of Southeast Missouri is having their next fundraiser at Rosatti's on May 13. This day is a 1...
05/02/2025

The Oral Health Coalition of Southeast Missouri is having their next fundraiser at Rosatti's on May 13. This day is a 10% Tuesday. We will receive all the profits that day. Please stop by and eat, carryout or delivery. We appreciate in advance for all your support!
We help with funding for the treatment of children and adults.

04/01/2025

A main alkaloid in cacao beans that is found in chocolate, as well as coffee and tea, may reduce the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a new study.

03/31/2025

When your partner says "I don't have symptoms, I'm good", know better 👀 Remember that many STDs have NO SYMPTOMS.

Stay safe. Get tested.

If you agree, this event is for you!

03/21/2025

Our Rural Health Clinic caters to part of our community with critical health services and specialized care. Here's what kept them busy in 2024. And, this is only part of the full scope of work that we do to serve Cape Girardeau.

See our 2024 Annual Report here: https://www.capecountyhealth.com/about.php

To learn how we protect public health, visit https://www.capecountyhealth.com/newsDetail.php?Protecting-Public-Health-47

📱Pro Tip! Connect with us to stay ahead of our latest in health news and alerts: https://capecountyhealthapp.carrd.co/

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1121 Linden
Cape Girardeau, MO

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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