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100,000 Sealants Placed and $12 Million Saved for Utah Children

Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 12:45pm

Sealants for Smiles® to Celebrate 100,000th Sealant

On At-Risk Students at Meadowlark Elementary

 

 

Each year, more than 51 million school hours are lost due to dental-related illness in the U.S. (Oral Health in America, A Report of the Surgeon General).   With children from low income families running a greater risk of unmet dental needs that can cause severe tooth decay, Sealants for Smiles® will pass an important milestone for Utah students; the non-profit organization will celebrate the placement of 100,000 sealants at Meadowlark School.  Representatives from Sealants for Smiles, Dental Select, the Salt Lake City School District and the State Dental Director will be present to celebrate the achievement.

 

What:

Two day media event held to cover Sealant for Smiles® to recognize passing the 100,000th sealants mark for at-risk students in Utah.

Who:

Dr. Roger Adams, Sealants for Smiles® President
Brent Williams, Dental Select CEO & President
Juli Miller, Sealants for Smiles® Director

Salt Lake City School District Representatives

State Dental Director

When:

Tuesday, March 24 and Thursday, March 25, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (break during lunch)

Where:

Meadowlark Elementary School 497 North Morton Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah (room 52)

Why:

Will recognize 100,000th sealants for elementary students; hold regular dental screenings, fluoride treatment and sealant placements with students; representatives will include Dr. Roger Adams, Sealants for Smiles President and Dental Select CEO, Brent Williams, the State Dental Director and representatives from the Salt Lake City School District.

Website:

www.sealantsforsmiles.org; https://vimeo.com/121908154