Program provides dental care to 180 Prince George kids who otherwise might not have it
Seal in a Smile has been held at the College of New Caledonia Dental Clinic for more than 20 years, bringing dental care to children in Prince George who might not otherwise be able to access it, while providing experience to dental assisting students.
This year, Ron Brent Elementary School was selected to receive the program, sponsored and administered by Northern Health, CNC and Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation. About 180 students were granted consent to attend the program. Northern Health registered dental hygienist Jaskiran King stressed the importance of regular oral health care and how the Seal in a Smile program helps deliver that care while giving kids a positive dental experience at the CNC Dental Clinic.
“The Northern Health dental team focuses on prevention and the importance of regular oral health care and its impact on the overall health and well-being of the children,” King said. “The Seal in a Smile Program is one aspect on how Northern Health dental delivers that care for the children in our community.”
The dental sealants the children receive are thin coatings, that when applied on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, can prevent cavities for many years. Applying the sealants is valuable experience for the CNC students, allowing them to get used to applying the procedure as well as learning to work with children of different ages and getting them used to dental care.
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