Please Note: This curriculum was developed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and may not reflect current guidance for materials, procedures, and infection control.
Seal America: The Prevention Invention is designed to assist health professionals in launching and sustaining school-based dental sealant programs. In addition to offering a step-wise approach for planning and implementing school-based dental sealant programs, this manual addresses issues related to referring students with unmet oral health needs to a dental clinic or office. Health professionals working in established school-based dental sealant programs may also find the manual of interest as they work to improve specific aspects of their program.
It is hoped that, with the help of this manual, others will launch similar programs to help children and adolescents from vulnerable populations enjoy the best possible oral health and quality of life.
After using the manual, please take a moment to fill out the feedback form. The manual is intended to be a living document and your input will continue to improve its applicability and timeliness.
This edition was developed by Nancy L. Carter and Elizabeth A. Lowe with assistance from the American Association for Community Dental Programs and the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center. See Acknowledgements for a list of contributors and reviewers. This manual is hosted by the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center. Please submit comments and suggestions via the feedback form.
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