Who is The Friendly Flosser?
The Friendly Flosser is a community oriented grassroots mobile dental hygiene practice founded by Jennifer Nowotney.
Our mission is to minimize barriers and champion oral health in underserved populations by bringing quality, accessible dental care to schools, healthcare settings and community events focusing on children 0-18 years of age.
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Through our approachable and caring team, we aim to instill positive dental habits from early on, ensuring that children and adolescents not only receive quality dental care but also develop a lifelong appreciation for maintaining a healthy smile.
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Our dedicated team of mobile hygienists is committed to providing top-notch dental services with a friendly approach, ensuring that everyone can access dental care in the comfort of their own space.
Join us as we pave the way for dental hygiene, one mobile visit at a time, fostering healthier smiles and promoting overall well-being in the communities we serve!
Jennifer is a dental hygienist with specialized training to allow her to provide preventive dental care in alternative settings, without the supervision of a dentist, and has been active in public health since 2016.
Her experience as Program Coordinator with Early Smiles San Bernardino, participating in the 2018-2019 CA Third Grade Smile Survey, involvement in the Virtual Dental Home (VDH) pilot project, being a community partner with Smile SBC, as well as being actively involved in screening and providing preventive dental services to numerous school districts and thousands of children throughout San Bernardino County is a testament to her knowledge, experience, and passion to serve.
why the need?
tooth decay is the
most common
childhood disease
50%
of children on Medi-Cal Dental were unable to see a dentist due to lack of providers in the area
SCHOOL - AGE CHILDREN WITHOUT SEALANTS HAVE ALMOST
3x
MORE CAVITIES THAN CHILDREN WITH SEALANTS
51
million
school hours missed per year due to dental issues
3 out of every 5
children are affected by tooth decay
60%
of the population across California receives fluoridated water
tooth decay is
almost entirely
preventable!
Our services
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Dental Screenings
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Kindergarten Oral Health Assessments
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Dental Cleanings
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Fluoride Program
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Sealant Program
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Oral Health Education
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Nutritional Counseling
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Participate in Health and Career Fairs
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Collaboration With Onsite Staff
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Referral to Local Dental Offices/Clinics
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Report Card From the Hygienist
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Free Toothbrush Kit
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A Friendly Experience
how it works
scheduling
We schedule a date for the dental team to visit your school/event. Prior to your scheduled visit date we will provide you with the student consent forms.
consent
Your teachers hand the forms out to each student. Students take them home to be completed and signed by their parent or guardian, then bring them back to the school.
collect
Your site will collect the consent forms, confirm forms are complete and signed. We will pick-up consent forms prior to the scheduled visit date.
Contact Us
Still have questions?
Contact us for the answers!
Phone:
(909) 900-8880
Email:
The Friendly Flosser
11799 Sebastian Way, Suite 103
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730-0708
Proudly serving San Bernardino County
and Surrounding Areas
