Strong parent awareness helps schools increase participation and makes the visit day more organized. When families receive reminders in several ways, they are more likely to complete enrollment forms on time and understand the value of the service.
Ways Schools Can Share Information
Schools can use the communication tools they already have to let families know about upcoming Miles For Smiles visits. These reminders can be shared before forms go home, while forms are being collected and as the visit date gets closer.
Helpful best practices include:
- Using school J-calls or recorded phone messages
- Making PA announcements to remind students and teachers about forms
- Adding reminders to school newsletters and classroom newsletters
- Posting information on the school website
- Including forms or details in registration packets
- Displaying signs or banners inside the school
- Sharing information at open houses, back-to-school nights, literacy events and dental health month activities in February
These simple steps help families stay informed and give students more opportunities to receive the dental care in Shreveport, Louisiana, that they need. Call us at 318-317-2800 for any questions for our general dentists, Dr. Jeremy Simms Alexander, Dr. Cristin Jackson or Dr. Amasale Derese.