PETER CHRISTENSEN DENTAL CLINIC SCHOOL SEALANT PROGRAM

128 Old Abe Rd Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538 (715)588-4269

Peter Christensen School Sealant Program permission slip

Dear Parent/Guardian,

The Peter Christensen Dental Clinic is offering a preventative dental program for the LDF grade school. This program is not meant to be a substitution of regular dental visits.

This program includes:

• Oral health education and tooth brushing supplies

• Oral health assessment by a licensed dental professional (dental hygienist or dentist)

• Dental sealants (where indicated)

• Dental X-rays

• Dental exam

• Fluoride Varnish

If you elect to have your child participate in this program, you will receive a letter describing your child's dental health status and what was completed. All procedures will follow recommendations from the American Dental Association and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for school-based dental prevention programs.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Why sealants?

• 90% of decay in permanent teeth occurs on the chewing surface

• Sealants act as a physical barrier to bacteria

• They prevent cavities from forming

What is a sealant?

A sealant is a thin, tooth colored plastic coating that is placed on chewing surfaces of permanent teeth. They are placed without altering the tooth itself

What if my child already has sealants?

• A dental hygienist of dentist will check your child's sealants

• If needed, they will be repaired or replaced

During this field trip media representatives may want to interview, photograph or videotape your child for use in publications, television reports, public presentations and websites. The photographs may be of groups of students or individuals and the students' names may be used.