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Hillsborough County School Based Sealant Program

Florida Department of Health - Hillsborough County

The school-based dental sealant program will provide sealants to children unlikely to receive them otherwise. School based sealant programs are one of the leading evidence based interventions to prevent tooth decay. These services are provided at Title I Elementary Schools throughout Hillsborough County, by Tampa Family Health Centers and Suncoast Community Health Centers. Dental health education is provided by MORE HEALTH Inc.

For more information, call 813-373-8665. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is dental sealant?
  • Who qualifies for the program?
  • What services does the program provide?
  • Who pays for the dental sealants?
  • Will my child leave the school?
  • Do I have to make an appointment?

A dental sealant is a thin coating placed on individual teeth helping to prevent tooth decay.

Second graders of Hillsborough County Title 1 Elementary schools.

  • Dental health education
  • Dental screening
  • Sealants if applicable
  • Fluoride treatment
  • Goodie bag and a referral to a dental home
  • Other dental services such as x-rays, fillings, root canals, etc. at a referred dental home
  • Re-checks for some Third Grade students who previously received sealants
  • If your child has Medicaid, then Medicaid will be billed.
  • If your child does not have Medicaid, then the dental provider will cover the costs.
No, your child will be seen on the dental bus, which will be parked at the school.

No, your child will bring home a consent form to be signed by a parent/guardian and to be returned to their teacher.