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School-Based Dental Sealants

Citrus County Health Department

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The School-Based Dental Sealant Program provides sealants and other preventative dental services to children.

School-Based Sealant Programs are one of the leading evidence-based interventions to prevent tooth decay. These services are provided at Title I schools throughout Citrus County by the Florida Department of Health.

Check with your child's school to determine when the Dental Sealant Program will be there. Parent/guardian consent forms are required for services. 

Consent forms:

  • What are dental sealants?
  • Who qualifies for the program?
  • What services does the School-Based Dental Sealant Program provide?
  • Who pays for the dental services?

Sealants are thin, plastic coatings that are painted on the chewing surfaces of back teeth to help prevent tooth decay.

Preventative dental services will be provided to students in grades kindergarten, first, second, third and sixth, in Citrus County Title I schools.

  • Dental health education
  • Dental screenings/assessments
  • Sealants if indicated
  • Fluoride treatments
  • Goodie bag with oral hygiene supplies (toothbrush, toothpaste etc.)
  • If your child has Medicaid, then Medicaid will be billed.
  • If your child does not have Medicaid, then the dental program will cover the costs.

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