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Brighter Smiles

Brighter Smiles

Southeast District Health Department (SEDHD) and area schools have partnered together to offer the Brighter Smiles program. These visits to area schools to provide optional preventative dental services including a visual oral health screening, fluoride varnish, and dental sealants.  A Registered Public Health Dental Hygienist will complete all services. 

  • All children screened will receive a toothbrush & toothpaste.
  • Screening results will be sent home with each child.
  • All children will receive education on the importance of dental health from a Registered Public Health Dental Hygienist.

Already seeing a dentist twice a year? Great! This program is an extra step in addition to that care to help fight tooth decay.

Fluoride Varnish & Dental Sealants:

  • Fluoride Varnish
    Fluoride Varnish

    A sticky, honey-like material applied to the teeth with a small brush
    Strengthens tooth enamel & helps prevent tooth decay
    Most effective when applied several times per year

  • Dental Sealants
    Dental Sealants

    Thin, clear coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of back teeth (if applicable)
    Sealants reduce the risk of tooth decay on permanent molars by up to 80%
    Sealants are painless & easy to apply

The safety of students, school faculty, and health department staff is a priority. Appropriate precautions will be taken to ensure that all individuals are kept safe. Masks and clean gloves are worn for each new student. The screening area will be disinfected after each student.

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