SOS Provides Preventive Oral Healthcare Programs
Special Outreach Services (SOS) is a free preventive oral healthcare program. We provide toothbrushing education, related services, and resources that support caregivers in helping people with special needs to have healthier mouths.
On-Site and Hands-On
SOS offers on-site, hands-on visits to Pennsylvania facilities and group homes for professional assessment of each individual’s current oral health and dental hygiene instruction with the patient and caregiver together.
Online Videos for Caregivers
SOS provides toothbrushing education videos for caregivers on this website. Each short video explains an important aspect of providing routine dental hygiene to an individual with special needs.
Online Course for Caregivers
SOS offers a free online course to help caregivers increase their knowledge and skills in providing preventive oral healthcare to individuals with special needs. The course takes about one hour.
Speakers for Group Meetings
Professionals on the SOS team are available at no cost to speak to groups or associations of families or professionals. Talks can be in-person or virtual, a presentation, a Q&A, or both.