Missouri Elks Benevolent Trust, Inc.
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The Program was started for disabled children who could not be treated by local dentists due to various reasons.
The Mobile Unit treatment includes:
Examination and Diagnosis
Prophylaxis and Topical Fluoride Applications
Removal of Infected or Painful Teeth
Restoration of Infected or Painful Teeth
Treatment of Ginfivitis or Mouth Infections
Placement of Steel Crowns and Space Maintainers
Pit and Fissure Sealants
Preventative and Oral Hygiene Instructions to Patient and Family
X-Rays
Root Canals
Dentistry on Wheels
The Elks Dental Program is adminstered by the Missouri Department of Health, who has a contract with Truman Medical Center – Lakewood. The Hospital staffs these units, schedules the calls, completes the treatment, and reports the results to the Missouri Elks Benevolent Trust.
Three units are scheduled to cover the entire state. Unit 1 serves western, unit 2 central, and unit 3 eastern Missouri. Units will be scheduled for the same area at nearly the same time each year. Units could be at Elks Lodges, Regional Health Centers or other appropriate locations.