Promoting health alongside a well-rounded education has always been important to the Clay Central/Everly school system.

Last week the district welcomed the Webster County Health Department's dental hygienist, Beth Albright, to the school via the I-SMILE program. Students were seen at no-cost by Albright during the school day.

I-Smile @ School is a statewide program offering free dental screenings, dental sealants, fluoride varnish and oral health education for elementary through middle school students. Studies show that nearly 80-90 percent of school-aged children have tooth decay or cavi...