The OHP in the Community

Medical Miles for Rural Smiles

During the months of April - June, 2018, the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) in partnership with the Nevada Oral Health Program (OHP) visited the counties of Nye, Esmerelda and White Pine in a combined effort to provide much needed dental services and immunizations to rural communities in Southern Nevada. The team consisted of Dr. Antonina Capurro, State Dental Officer, Jessica Woods, Public Health Endorsed Dental Hygienist, Sarah Lugo, Senior Community Health Nurse and Lizette Enzenauer, Senior Administrative Assistant.

Together, the team provided over 130 dental sealants, over 100 fluoride varnishes, dental screenings, oral cancer screenings oral health and nutritional information, Medicaid enrollment paperwork, and oral hygiene supplies. Additionally, over 60 immunizations were administered.

The team was asked to participate in the Tonopah Social Services Fair in Tonopah, NV during which Cleanings, exams, dental sealants, fluoride varnishes, immunizations, blood pressure checks, vision screenings and social services were provided.

Dr. Capurro and Jessica Woods shared the success of their trips during the Nevada Health Conference in Reno, NV

Project Homeless Connect

Since its establishment, the Nevada Homeless Alliance has convened community partners in the planning and execution of 26 Project Homeless Connects. In the last five years alone, these events have assisted more than 15,000 participants in accessing vital resources.

October, 2018, the Oral Health Program was proud to be able to participate in the Project Homeless Connect event along with the Southern Nevada Health District. We are able to see 105 participants, offering dental screenings, oral cancer screenings, fluoride varnish, and a referral to the Southern Nevada Health District for dental cleanings.

Thank you to Jessica Woods RDH, MPH from the SNHD, Dr. Eve Chung from UNLV School of Dental Medicine, and Liz Metz RDH from Future Smiles for your invaluable contributions.