DAP Health
Cavities are common in children, but they are not inevitable.
Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic health conditions affecting children —
but it is also one of the most preventable. DAP Health is encouraging parents and
caregivers across the Coachella Valley to prioritize early preventive dental care,
including fluoride varnish, to help keep children cavity-free.
Many parents assume cavities are simply a normal part of childhood. In reality, early
prevention can significantly reduce a child’s risk of tooth decay and help avoid more
serious dental problems later in life.
Fluoride varnish is a simple, safe, and effective way to strengthen teeth and prevent
cavities before they start. Treatment is quick, painless, and covered by insurance.
Early childhood is a critical window for prevention. Young children typically attend
regular well-child visits, creating an opportunity to provide preventive dental care even if
they are not yet seeing a dentist regularly. Parents are advised to bring their children to
the dentist as soon as the first tooth erupts.
Healthy baby teeth play an essential role in a child’s development. They support proper
nutrition, speech development, and overall confidence. Preventing cavities early helps
reduce the need for more complex dental treatments later.
For parents who may have concerns about fluoride, dental professionals widely
recognize fluoride varnish as safe and effective. This treatment works alongside daily
brushing and good oral hygiene to keep teeth strong and healthy.
DAP Health encourages families to talk with their child’s health care provider — whether
medical or dental — about fluoride varnish, and to take advantage of preventive
services during routine visits.
About Pediatric Dental Services at DAP Health
• Comprehensive pediatric dental and preventive oral health services
• Preventive treatments, including fluoride varnish and dental sealants
• Care provided regardless of ability to pay
• Integrated care model connecting medical and dental services
• Serving families across the Coachella Valley
Core Message
Cavities are common in children, but they are not inevitable. Early prevention methods
— including fluoride varnish — is simple, safe, and effective. Taking action early helps
protect children’s health, confidence, and smiles for years to come.
To learn more about preventive care at DAP Health, please click here.
For more information about dental services at DAP Health, please click here.
This content sponsored by DAP Health
By: NBC Palm Springs
May 1, 2026
Latest Instagram Posts
At the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, first responders, families and community members came together to honor the lives lost—and the heroes who answered the call 25 years ago on September 11, 2001. Two first responders who responded to opposite sides of the World Trade Center met for the first time at the event, sharing a powerful moment of remembrance and connection. 26 flights. Three times. One enduring message: Never Forget. #NeverForget #September11 #911Memorial #MemorialStairClimb #FirstResponders HonorAndRemember 911
Palm Desert’s future takes center stage next week. The Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 2026 State of the City Address & Luncheon on Friday, September 18, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort. The event brings together local business leaders, community members and city stakeholders for an inside look at the priorities, opportunities and future of Palm Desert. Friday, September 18 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort Palm Desert Individual tickets are $85 for Chamber members and $95 for non-members. Get the details and registration information from the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce. #PalmDesert #StateOfTheCity #CoachellaValley #PalmDesertBusiness #GreaterPalmSprings #PalmDesertChamber
25 years later, the memories of 9/11 remain vivid for the firefighters who witnessed the tragedy firsthand. A longtime FDNY firefighter reflects on the trauma, loss and moments that have stayed with him a quarter-century after the attacks. #911 #September11 #NeverForget #FDNY #Firefighter #911Anniversary #25YearsLater #NewYorkCity #Remembering911 #NBCTPalmSprings
A troubling history is coming to light in a Palm Desert husband’s death. 65-year old Vicky Kim is accused in the death of her husband — but prosecutors say she had previously faced several domestic violence cases involving him. The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office says it had secured protective orders against Kim before a judge later resolved her cases as misdemeanors, released her from custody and terminated those orders. Now, Kim is expected to be arraigned in connection with her husband’s death. Court records allege the weapon used was a flagpole.
☕️🔥 How hot is TOO hot? A new study finds that drinking scalding-hot beverages may be linked to nearly 3 times the risk of esophageal cancer—the most common type of cancer affecting the esophagus. The takeaway? Let that coffee, tea or other hot drink cool down before taking a sip. ❤️ #HealthNews #EsophagealCancer #CancerRisk #HotBeverages #Coffee #Tea #CancerAwareness #HealthyHabits #HealthTips
☕️ Social Time with Thalia & Jerry. The squishy craze!
Coachella city council unanimously approved an anti-nepotism rule that ban an any Councilmember from appointing a family member or household member to the city’s commissions and committees. Tune in to our 11 p.m newscast as our @newsbyalondra breaks down the policy.
An anti-nepotism rule will be discussed and voted on at tonight’s Coachella City Council meeting - that would ban city council members from appointing their own family members or household members to commissions and committees. Tune in to our 8:30 p.m newscast and our socials and website as our @newsbyalondra brings us the latest details on that final vote.
☕️ Social Time with Thalia & Jerry. What’s your favorite NFL team?
A major cleanup is underway after powerful waves damaged 14 beachfront homes near Capistrano Beach in Orange County. Residents are concerned their homes could remain vulnerable without protective measures in place. Crews are clearing debris, while efforts to bring in protective boulders were delayed by high tide. #California #OrangeCounty #CapistranoBeach #CoastalWaves #Beachfront #WeatherNews