School-Based Sealant Program (Twin Cities Metro)

Dental sealants have been identified as a safe and effective strategy for preventing tooth decay. According to the Centers for Disease Control, school-age children without dental sealants are likely to have three times as many cavities as children with sealants. Fluoride varnish is another tactic that works together with sealants to prevent tooth decay. Fluoride varnish has been shown to prevent about one-third of decay in baby teeth. In line with this research, Community Dental Care established a School-Based Sealant Program (SBSP) in 2011 to reduce cavities in the permanent teeth of elementary school-aged children and to improve their oral health.

“This is an excellent program and service to our students. I have nothing but great things to say about everyone associated with Community Dental Sealant Program from signing our students up to providing the service to our students. We hardly even knew you were here it all went so smoothly. I hope we can continue this partnership for many years. Thank you!!”

“We have had Community Dental Care here for several years and they are so well organized and so professional. They provide a wonderful service. Good dental care is lacking in a significant number of our students and this is so needed.”

“The program was awesome! I am so grateful for this program. It provided dental care for our students that would have otherwise been delayed or missed. Thanks!”