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Parma Today
By the People, for the People
Parma Schools Offer Free Dental Services for Students
New partnership brings preventive care directly to middle and high schoolers.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The Parma City School District has partnered with Ohio Dental Outreach to provide free and low-cost preventive dental services, including exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and x-rays, to students in grades 7-12. The program aims to address barriers to dental care and keep students healthy and ready to learn.
Why it matters
Providing on-site dental services helps protect instructional time for students and makes it easier for families to access care, as they don't have to work around appointments and schedules. This supports the district's goal of supporting the "whole child" and addressing barriers to student learning.
The details
With parent consent, students can receive a range of preventive dental services, including exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and x-rays. For those who qualify, there are also restorative services like fillings and simple extractions. Licensed dental professionals will be visiting schools throughout March, with remaining dates at Shiloh Middle School, Normandy High School, and Valley Forge High School. This new offering is in addition to the district's ongoing free dental sealant program for grades 2-6.
- The new dental services partnership started this school year.
- Licensed dental professionals will be visiting schools in March, with remaining dates on March 17, March 20, and March 23.
The players
Parma City School District
A public school district serving the city of Parma, Ohio.
Ohio Dental Outreach
A provider of free and low-cost preventive dental services that is partnering with the Parma City School District.
Amy Cruse
Assistant Superintendent of the Parma City School District.
What they’re saying
“This year we expanded dental services for students in grades 7-12 through a partnership with Ohio Dental Outreach. This is about supporting the whole child.”
— Amy Cruse, Assistant Superintendent, Parma City School District (cleveland.com)
“Providing that care on site helps us to protect instructional time. When that care is provided during the school day, the students don't lose significant instructional time.”
— Amy Cruse, Assistant Superintendent, Parma City School District (cleveland.com)
What’s next
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The takeaway
This new dental services program in Parma schools demonstrates the district's commitment to supporting the overall health and well-being of its students, which in turn supports their academic success and readiness to learn.
