About Us!

Photos courtesy of Layton Elementary

Sealants for Smiles Sealants for Smiles is the only school-based dental sealants program in Utah. We provide oral health education and application of dental sealants to underserved Utah children. The program serves second and sixth grade children in Title I and low income schools, where more than 45% of children are eligible for free or reduced lunch. The program provides the following services:

1. Oral hygiene education for children.

2. Oral hygiene kits where each child receives a free toothbrush, floss and toothpaste.

3. Oral health screening.

4. Dental sealants.

5. Children with immediate needs are referred to low-cost or no-cost dental care.

Each classroom of 2nd and 6th grade teachers are responsible for obtaining health information and parental permission from the parents. Each classroom that has 100% of the children returning permission slips (regardless of whether the parents say yes or no to their child participating) receives $100.00 to use in the way each classroom sees fit. This allows many of these public schools to buy new books, microscopes or other educational materials for their children.

Some teachers from Layton Elementary shared their comments with us:

“Wow, what a neat program! I wish my kids school had a program like Sealants For Smiles.” -Mrs. Carmony, 2nd grade, Layton Elementary

“We will be using our incentive for math games and a class party!” -Mrs. Hager, 2nd grade, Layton Elementary

Look what Mrs. Pack had to say about their class receiving $100.00. “With the teacher incentive our class purchased a large, life size checker board. This is a great indoor activity it’s educational and fun.
This program is so great.”
-Mrs. Pack, 2nd grade, Layton Elementary