Kelly Haupt
IMB Project Coordinator

Into the Mouths of Babes, NC Oral Screening and Fluoride Varnish Project, is into its fifth and final year as a demonstration project.  You will be proud to know that our project has become a national model – representatives from approximately 35 states have contacted IMB program staff requesting information and assistance in establishing their own programs. Congratulations to you, NC pediatricians, for your important role in the success of IMB! Your support and participation is essential for program continuation.

If you are not participating in this exciting endeavor, now is the time to get on board. There are 340 private practicing physician offices, health departments, rural health centers, and residency programs already offering this important service to their youngest patients at risk for dental caries. Even with over 160,000 procedures performed during the past five years, only 40% of eligible Medicaid and Health Choice-covered children have received the service. There are many more at-risk children that could benefit from this oral preventive procedure and early detection of caries. 

Did you know that fluoride varnish is not only beneficial as a caries preventive, but also when applied to early carious lesions? Research has shown that regular varnish application can slow the progression of caries. This could be especially important for children where treatment may be delayed due to difficulties accessing dental care. 

Why not go ahead and provide this oral preventive service? Training and materials are free of charge during this last year of the demonstration project and will be brought to your office at your convenience. Contact Kelly Haupt, Project Coordinator at 919.833.2466 or khaupt@ncafp.com for more information or to schedule a session.