06/16/2026
This week, Little Rivers Health Care is celebrating an exciting milestone: one year since we began seeing dental patients. Over the past twelve months, we've had the privilege of providing quality care, building relationships with patients and families, and making a positive impact on oral health across our communities.
Full blog at: https://www.littlerivers.org/one-year-of-dental-care-at-lrhc
This achievement reflects the dedication, teamwork, and commitment of everyone involved. We're proud of how far we've come, and we're excited for what's ahead.
One meaningful part of this first year has been our partnership with Rivendell Interstate School District. Through this collaboration, schools across the district arrange transportation so that students of all ages can come to LRHC for dental hygiene care with Lauren, our dental hygienist.
A Year of Impact By The Numbers
Behind every number is a patient, a family, and a healthier smile. Here's what our dental team accomplished together over the past year:
326 - Dental Patients Seen
127 - SDF Applications -> Silver Diamine Fluoride — stops the spread of tooth decay
87 - Teeth Treated with SMART -> Silver Modified Atraumatic Restorative Technique — tracked since October
192 - Fluoride Varnish Applications
Meet Lauren Harlow, RDH the dental hygienist behind LRHC's onsite dental hygiene services at our Newbury Clinic. With over 13 years of experience in oral health, Lauren provides cleanings, fluoride varnish, sealants, and x-rays for patients of all ages, along with targeted restorative care like Silver Diamine Fluoride and no-drilling fillings. Over the past year, she's also brought care directly to local students through our partnership with Rivendell Interstate School District, helping make quality dental care more accessible across our community. Lauren has been the visionary behind our dental clinic for many years and we are grateful to her for bringing it to life. Thank you, Lauren, for everything you do!
