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LinkAbility Consumer Dental Assistance
LinkAbility has secured grant funding to provide assistance to consumers who struggle to find dental assistance or routine cleanings. LinkAbility can also assist with transportation to these dental appointments! Contact your Service Coordinator or our office at: (417) 334-8985 to discuss applying for the Dental Assistance!
About Their Staff:
“Our Vision is to create a dental practice that provides superior quality dentistry, delivered by a gentle, caring team of registered dental hygienists and trained assistants. Each of our staff members are a part of a team of highly qualified healthcare professionals with many years of experience in the dental field. You will find them all to be very warm, caring and knowledgeable. They participate in continuing education courses annually to stay current on the latest techniques and procedures. These courses will enhance your dental experience in our office.”
About Dr. Heitman
“Dr. Heitman has always felt at home in Branson and has long dreamt of owning his own practice in the area. He is excited to be partnered with Dr.
Willard at 248 Dental. Both providers will be working together to provide quality comprehensive care to their patients. Dr. Heitman is versed in general dentistry and has advanced training in clear aligner orthodontics, oral surgery, and pediatric care.’
About Dr. Willard
” feel blessed to be a part of Branson Community and enjoy all the area has to offer. You may see me on the lakes, hiking trails, or down at Branson Landing jogging with our golden retrievers, Autumn and Ember. Christine and I love to spend time with our children and grandson. We take every opportunity to visit them. My goal is still to provide excellent dental care in a relaxed atmosphere alongside my team. My well-qualified team is passionate about educating patients on proper oral hygiene and making sure you are our number one priority.”
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- Gradually ease back into the routine. Establish a consistent before and after-school routine that supports your child’s needs, like a calm morning routine, a dedicated homework space, or bedtime wind-down ritual. Keep your weekend plans light early in the school year to give your child time to relax.
- Give your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) a thorough review. Any changes your child has experienced over the summer or since the last IEP? Any assistive technologies that could help? Don’t hesitate to request an IEP meeting before school starts if needed. Keep a journal or digital record of your child’s progress, challenges, and successes throughout the year-it could be invaluable for future IEP meetings and tracking growth over time.
- Connect with your child’s teachers and service providers before school starts. Share your child’s strengths, interests, and hopes for the year. Collaborate on a communication plan that works for everyone. If your child is transitioning to a new school, start planning early. Work with the current and future schools to ensure a smooth transition and take your child on a school tour to familiarize them with their new environment. If your child is attending a before or after care program, establish a relationship with those staff, as well.
- Help your child develop self-advocacy. Teach them developmentally appropriate ways to express their needs and preferences at school, such as asking for a break when overwhelmed or requesting clarification on instructions.
Upcoming Events!
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
08/29/2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
162 Industrial Park Dr, Ste D
Hollister, MO 65672
BINGO NIGHT
