In what case does a child never qualify for the 1st Look program?

• A. If they have been seen by a dentist
• B. If they are not up to date with vaccines
• C. If they do not have health insurance
• D. If they are over 36 months old

Answer: (A)

The key idea is eligibility based on prior dental contact. The 1st Look program is designed to reach children who have not yet had a dental visit, so if a child has already been seen by a dentist, they’re considered already connected to care and don’t qualify for this outreach. The other factors—being behind on vaccines, lacking health insurance, or being older than 36 months—don’t determine eligibility for this program in the same way, since they don’t indicate whether the child has received dental care yet.