Dental Care for Children and Their Families

In response to a long-standing community need, Lourdes has established a Center for Oral Health. The Center, located at 219 Front Street in Binghamton, focuses on restoring and maintaining dental health for children and their families.

Services Provided through the Center for Oral Health include:

• Routine Cleanings
• Patient Education
• Fluoride Treatments
• Sealants
• X-rays
• Urgent care
• Fillings
• Extractions

Services are provided by Dentists and Registered Dental Hygienists. 

Mobile Dental Services are offered to local schools and community sites.  All services offered at the Center for Oral Health are also available on the Mobile Dental Clinic.  Ask if the Lourdes Mobile Dental Clinic will be visiting your child’s school this year.  All children at participating schools are eligible to receive FREE dental education, a screening and a parent report to bring home.

The Center for Oral Health targets children who are uninsured, on Medicaid or enrolled in New York's Child Health Plus program, a population that is underserved for dental services in the Broome County area.  Lourdes also offers a Patient Financial Assistance Program to help patients who meet specific guidelines and are not eligible for any other available program.

Although tooth decay is largely preventable, it remains the most common chronic disease of children aged 5 to 17 years. This preventable health problem begins early: 17% of children aged 2-4 years have already had decay. By the age of 8, approximately 52% of children have experienced decay, and by the age of 17, dental decay affects 78% of children. Pain and suffering due to untreated tooth decay can lead to problems in eating, speaking, and attending to learning.  Lourdes oral health programs address the problem of dental decay through prevention, education, early diagnosis and treatment.

The Center for Oral Health is conveniently located on Front Street next door to the Broome County Health Department. Our facility, which is on the BC Transit bus line, is a street-level building which provides easy access for our patients in wheelchairs or with disabilities.

For more information or to make an appointment call (607) 584-4545