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Dental Health

Program Overview

A dental hygienist from the Erie County Department of Health is currently working with the Buffalo Public Schools and area charter schools to provide dental education to all 2nd graders.  Early education and intervention can prevent cavities and other dental disease.  For more information, please call (716) 858-7277. Dental Sealant Infographic

CARES Program

The CARES Program (Counseling, Advocacy, Referral, Education and Service) is a nationally recognized program from the University at Buffalo (UB) that was created to reduce barriers to getting dental care.  This program helps with payment, transportation, family concerns and much more.  For more information, call the UB Dental Program at (716) 262-9750.

Program Contact

Community Wellness 
95 Franklin Street 
Buffalo, NY 14202 
Phone: (716) 858-7277 
Fax: (716) 858-7964 
E-mail: wellness@erie.gov

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