Diane M Alden R.D.H Public Health Hygienist with North Central District Health Department

Oral Health Education Oral Screenings Fluoride Varnish Dispensing of Homecare Supplies

Just as in the clinical practice, it is necessary to provide a comprehensive examination(assessment) prior to treatment, which is mandatory to adequately assess the target population for community service initiatives before planning a program.

Dental Sealants are thing plastic coatings applied to the grooves on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to protect them from tooth decay. The US Surgeon General’s report on oral health indicates that sealants can reduce decay in schoolchildren by more than 70%.

The Open Mouth Survey conducted in 2005 found dental caries to be a significant problem for Nebraska schoolchildren, with approximately 60% of children experiencing dental disease by the third grade and 17% having untreated dental decay or cavities.