May 3, 2025 Issue, Page 10 of 10

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10• SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025 The Elk City News not cost to the district thanks for some of the children, as untreated, it will lead to a help with getting children when they got out of the den- DENTAL to the Blue Cross and Blue well as preventing future bigger problem where he/she enrolled in SoonerCare, but tal chairs were absolutely the Continued from page 1 Shield of Oklahoma Com- dental decay in other stu- may have to have a root canal all of these things take time best part of the program,” munity Grant. They came dents. The program also pro- or have the tooth removed,” and some knowledge of the Marks noted. they are able to identify stu- at Marks’ request to try to vides essential dental educa- Marks said. system. These are the things Although this was the first dents who have emergent get some of the SoonerCare tion for students, and it has Marks found that the hard- that I try to help with to en- year that Mobile Smiles came dental needs. We are able or uninsured students some helped to relieve stress and est part of the program has sure that all children get the to Elk City, Marks said that to let parents know that dental care. worry for some parents. been referring students for care that they need,” she said. they are already discussing they need to get the child “If a student has signifi- “We see kids all the time specialty dental care. They The best part of Mobile having them out next year. into the dentist, and then, cant dental needs where he/ in the school nurses’ offices brought the mobile dental Smiles, according to Marks, They are even considering after that, we are unable to she could benefit from being that have pain from cavities. clinic to Elk City because is their staff. She said that having them out twice next help because Elk City does put under anesthesia to com- They are unable to focus Marks understands the bar- they go above and beyond year. Mobile Smiles will also not have any dentists that plete it all at once, the parent on their schoolwork when riers that some parents face what she thought was possi- be setting up at the annual accept SoonerCare,” Marks is given a referral list so that they are hurting. At times, in getting their child dental ble to screen. Resources Fair that happens explained. they can decide which den- it keeps them from eating. care. “We screened 43 students August 1st. She went on to say that they tal provider works best for An oral infection can lead to “There are resources out and treated 25 of those in For more information normally charge $1500 a day them,” Marks added. many other health problems. there to help with trans- three days. The private prac- about MobileSmiles Okla- to go to a site, but Marks was She has seen the mobile If a student has a cavity in a portation for medical ap- tice value of treatment was homa, contact Marks at Elk able to get them in Elk City at dental program relieve pain permanent tooth that is left pointments, and people to $30,052. The students’ smiles City Public Schools. ELK CITY Middle School Kiwanis Students of the Month for the spring semester are (front) Zoey Eslinger, Khloe Harrison, Maylee Mason, Addi DeLaFuente, Kami McClure, Gracelynn Buckmaster (back) Montana Touchstone, Keaton Finnell, Joel Shelton, Rhaziah Reese, Logan Bliss, Maddox McArthur 7th Grade Baseball Lauren Johnson & Easton Price Good Luck Area Teams! We want to wish you a great season! :UG6W (ON&LW\2.   Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. ZZZSL]]DKXWFRP ELK CITY: 2714 W. 3rd St. • 102 S. 580-225-2580 Main St.•580.225.2580 https//www.fnbec.bank 2017 W. Third | 1300 S. Main | gpbankok.com &DUU\RXW‡&XUEVLGH‡'HOLYHU\ *UHDW3ODLQV Carry-out • Hut Lane • Delivery 2017 W. Third | 1300 S. Main | Elk City Wal-Mart | gpbankok.com SAYRE: 711 NE Highway 66 • 580-928-2580 1DWLRQDO%DQN 580-225-2265 Good Luck Teams! We hope each of you have a great season! We hope 1210 S. Main St, Elk City you have 580-225-0100 Elk City Nursing Home a great www.elksupply.com 301 N. Garrett, Elk City 580-225-2811 580.243.0466 year!