Vote — approved

Jack Sellers	yes
Thomas Galvin	yes
Bill Gates	yes
Clint Hickman	yes
Steve Gallardo	yes

Ayes: Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Clint Hickman, Steve Gallardo

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103. IGA BETWEEN CITY OF PHOENIX AND MARICOPA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR PREVENTIVE DENTAL SERVICES Approve a non-financial Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between City of Phoenix (City) and Maricopa County by and through its Department of Public Health (MCDPH), Office of Oral Health, the purpose of this IGA is to develop a framework of cooperation between MCDPH and City to provide fluoride varnish and silver diamine applications to eligible children for the prevention of tooth decay. This IGA is effective September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029 unless terminated by either party. Tooth decay is the most prevalent chronic disease currently affecting children, accounting for approximately 51 million school hours lost each year in the United States. Tooth decay and resultant pain can have an adverse effect on overall health, good nutrition, self-esteem, and ability to learn. Among the 43 states that collect data in the same way, Arizona ranks #3 in the highest percentage (over 40%) of third-grade children with untreated tooth decay. Tooth decay is a transmissible bacterial infection that infects many children by age 17. In the United States, an estimated 16 million children have untreated tooth decay. This important school-based dental sealant program provides decay prevention opportunities to children unlikely to receive them otherwise. (C-86-25-017-X-00)

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