To provide for early detection of dental problems that can arise between check-ups with your dentist, that when left untreated, could lead to a more serious dental problem. Most dental plans today allow for a check-up only once every 9 months. Your child may be the one benefiting from this early detection.

Statistics that are gathered during the dental screening are compiled to determine the overall dental health, as well as the needs of your community's children and is a benefit to all children of that community. Both existing and future programs, as well as funding for those programs is determined by the data collected. For example, dental education in the schools that is a benefit to all children.