MarillacHealth is providing free dental screenings to students. Marillac dental hygienists will provide screening and fluoride varnish application at your child's school. These services are preventative and educational. This form releases any liability of MarillacHealth during this activity. MarillacHealth may call you regarding further urgent dental needs of your student.
Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are the most common chronic disease of childhood in the United States. Untreated cavities can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. Children who have poor health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who don't. cdc.gov/oral-health/prevention/oral-health-tips-for-children.
Even if your child already has a dental home, we recommend your participation to reinforce healthy habits. If you have more than one student attending the school, please complete a form for each of them.
There will be no out-of-pocket cost for the services provided at the school screening. Certain insurances will cover the cost of the screening and fluoride application.
FLUORIDE VARNISH
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that bonds with the crystal structure of a tooth and provides increased protection from tooth decay. Fluoride is highly recommended by the American Dental Association as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics. Fluoride is safe in regulated doses for children and adults.