DPH Dental Program Launches School-Based Smile Check Program
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 3, 2017
The Division of Public Health (DPH) is pleased to announce the launch of its newest school-based oral health outreach program, the Delaware Smile Check (DSC). Debut screenings took place in Sussex County at Seaford Central Elementary School on January 17, and the program has already been conducted at seven schools throughout the state To date,1,018 children have received screenings from a DPH hygienist who informs parents/guardians of each child’s oral health status through a report card that is sent home. In addition to the screenings, 1,018 students received preventive applications of fluoride varnish to strengthen teeth against decay and reverse early cavities. The Delaware Smile Check is a grant-funded program that seeks to connect under-served children with dental homes and help coordinate treatment for children who have emergency dental needs. As a result of this program, 206 students have received referrals to treat suspected cavities, and 217 students who were identified as needing emergency care received help finding a dentist to treat them immediately.
Cecilia Ergueta to Represent Delaware in 2017 Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 1, 2017
From a competitive field of 13 Delaware high school students, Cecilia Ergueta, a junior from Wilmington Friends School, earned the title of 2017 Poetry Out Loud Delaware State Champion at the state finals held in Smyrna, Del. on Feb. 28. The first runner-up was Shalyn Littlejohn from Hodgson Vo-Tech High School and the second runner-up […]
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Eric Zippe’s “Trees & Observations in the Natural World” Photographs
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 1, 2017
“Trees” focuses exclusively on Zippe’s nature photography. Zippe, a fine arts and commercial photographer, learned about trees from his father growing up on his family farm near Clayton, Del. He photographs trees to capture the uniqueness of form, shape, and texture often making multiple visits during different seasons. After completing an image, it is transferred […]
DPH Closes Illegal Home Tattoo Operation in Magnolia
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 27, 2017
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) on February 23, 2017, ordered a 38-year-old Magnolia man to cease tattooing activities in his home, in violation of Title 16 of the Delaware Code. DPH Health Systems Protection staff issued a Cease and Desist Order to William Smiley of 60 Grays Lane in Magnolia for conducting tattooing activities out of his residence without a required body art establishment permit. In addition to operating without a permit and being entirely unregulated, DPH staff were unable to confirm proper sanitary precautions were used.
Delaware Libraries, UD Disaster Research Center Present Disaster Planning Summit
Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 27, 2017
The Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware, the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, and the Delaware Division of Libraries are sponsoring an all-day summit “Disaster Recovery for Delaware” on Tuesday, February 28.
