Dr. Dan Fujii returned to Kamaile this year to perform basic dental education and screenings with all students. He held dental health education sessions with 44 of our 46 PreK-11 classrooms. In addition, he and his staff were able to offer free screenings to all K-6 students.  Initial data from grades PreK-4 included the following findings:

 

• 245 students, or 55.3% of those grade levels, turned in permission forms and were screened.

• Of those screened, 50.2% were assessed as requiring treatment and 28.6% as requiring urgent treatment (pulpotomy, swelling, or 3+ cavities).

• 75.9% showed evidence of having received prior treatment.

• 97.1% had dental insurance (86.1% Medicaid).

Beyond basic screenings, Dr. Fujii plans to deliver more comprehensive services to students on site at the school. To facilitate this work, he will bring dental equipment to the campus with the intention of it finding a permanent home in the medical trailer.