Dental School-Based Program partnered with SFUSD
Our school based team works with San Francisco elementary schools. We offer free dental screenings and some follow up for students at their schools. Read on to learn more!School-based services
Kindergarten oral health assessments
- ALL kindergarten students enrolled at SFUSD to receive a free dental screening.
- Dentists and hygienists screen students at school during regular school hours.
- The goal is to catch cavities early in San Francisco's public school students.
- We identify children who need dental treatment, and offer them a link to dental care.
- We work together with the private practice community to support families.
Fluoride Varnish for Pre-K & TK students
- Pre-Kindergarten (pre-K) and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) classes at SFUSD.
- Fluoride varnish is a protective coating to prevent cavities.
- Dentists and hygienists screen students and apply fluoride during regular school hours.
- Child's legal guardian must sign a consent form before getting the services.
2nd and 5th grade sealant program
- 2nd grade and 5th grade students at some SFUSD elementary schools.
- A thin coating applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (molars) to prevent cavities.
- Students will be eligible for sealant treatment if molar teeth are present, and free of cavities or fillings.
- The school-based team will set up a mobile "dental clinic" at the child's school
- The team will screen students and do the sealant treatment during school hours.
- Child's legal guardian must sign a consent form before getting the services.