Keep the North Country Smiling

Keep the North Country Smiling

The Keep the North Country Smiling (KNCS) coalition, comprised of local health departments, dental providers, pediatric primary care providers, and health and human service agencies across Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties, is working regionally to address significant adverse health indices related to poor oral health throughout the region.

Keep the North Country Smiling 2025-2030 goals include:

• Integrate oral health into systems, policies, and programs which improve overall health

• Prevent oral diseases and address risk factors through evidence-based interventions

• Increase capacity, diversity, and flexibility of the workforce to meet the needs of Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence County populations

• Coordinate outreach programs; implement education, and health literacy campaigns to promote wellness and access to oral health care and cleaning resources for proper oral health for all children. 

Please access the current KNCS 2025-2030 work plan via the link below to review activities and progress to date. Contact Allison Roselle at 315-786-3710 to ask questions or become involved with the coalition.

Community Water Fluoridation

Fluoride: What it is, and Why it Matters for Individual and Community Health

Fluoride is nature's way to fight tooth decay.