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Oral Health Prevention
Tooth decay is almost entirely preventable. Use these tips to ensure you and your child avoid cavities, gingivitis and periodontal disease.
Regulatory Compliance & Review
To file a concern about poor quality, abuse, or neglect by any staff member of the facility, follow these steps.
HIV/AIDS Prevention
Over 700 South Dakotans are living with HIV/AIDS. The Department of Health seeks to ensure every positive person is aware of their status, linked to quality medical care, and provided with the support they need to lead long, healthy lives.
Hospice
Hospice care is not limited to medical care but also addresses all physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patient, as well as the emotional needs of the patient’s family.
Home Health Agencies (HHA)
Home health agencies (HHAs) provide skilled nursing services and at least one of the following other therapeutic services: physical therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, medical social services, or home health aide services in a place of residence used as a patient’s home.
Career Opportunities
Find South Dakota Emergency Medical Services job postings.
Controlled Substances
Explore the Board's responsibilities and access valuable resources for optometrists in South Dakota.
SD PLAN
South Dakota PLAN: Prepare, Learn, Advocate, Navigate (formerly Family Planning) connects people to safe and confidential services related to preventing pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and assisting women, men, and couples with achieving their desired number and spacing of children.
Fluoride
Fluoride can be found in some drinking water, toothpastes, floss and mouth rinses, so daily oral hygiene with those products helps prevent decay.