Idaho Hill students offered free dental sealants

Beginning Oct. 16, Idaho Hill Elementary School students are eligible to received free dental sealants and fluoride varnish.

The program is open to first, second and fifth grade students at the school to help prevent cavities. The programs offered as part of Delta Dental of Idaho's Grins on the Go program. Dental sealants fill the deep grooves of a child's back teeth, where 90% of children's cavities occur.

The fluoride varnish helps protect the smooth surfaces of children's teeth.

Grins on the Go clinics take place on-site at schools as part of Delta Dental of Idaho's Community Outreach efforts.

To receive these free cavity-prevention treatments, children must attend Idaho Hill Elementary School and have a parent or guardian sign a health history and permission form. Permission forms can be obtained from the school.

The Grins on the Go clinic does not bill Medicaid or private insurance. There is no cost associated with this program.

Delta Dental of Idaho is the leading dental benefits carrier in the state, providing quality, affordable dental plans for both companies and individuals. We are a not-for-profit organization seeking to improve the dental health of all Idahoans through our plan offerings and community outreach programs. Nationally, Delta Dental member companies provide coverage to more than 80 million Americans.

For more information, please call Delta Dental Community Outreach at 1-866-894-3563.