State of Rhode Island
Department of Health
Dental professionals come to schools to apply sealants, thin plastic coatings to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (molars, which is where most tooth decay in children and teens occurs). Sealants are best placed on the adult molars as soon as they come in - usually around the age of 6 for first molars and age 12 or 13 for second molars.
Children who go to school in areas with high levels of need for dental care.
Free
Blackstone Valley Community Health Center website 401-722-0081
Comprehensive Community Action Program website 401-467-9610
East Bay Community Action Program website 401-848-2160
Thundermist Health Center website 401-783-0523