Our Dental Care

Our school-based dental care can include:

  • Dental screenings and oral health education

  • Dental Sealants

  • Silver Diamine Fluoride

  • Protective Restorations

  • Topical Fluoride varnish

  • Distribution of toothbrushes and fluoride toothpaste

Our program works with a licensed NH Supervising Dentist in accordance with state regulations for our operations.

  • Dental Screenings

    A dental screening is a visual check-up of the teeth and gums to look for early signs of dental cavities or concerns. 

  • Dental Sealants

    Dental sealants are a thin coating placed on the top chewing surface of back teeth. This prevents food and bacteria from getting into the tooth and causing dental cavities. 

  • Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)

    Silver Diamine Fluoride is a clear liquid that is applied only to back teeth when a probable cavity is identified. The SDF kills the bacteria and turns the dental cavity from brown to black showing that it is working to help stop the cavity from growing. 

  • Protective Restorations (Temporary Fillings)

    A Protective Restoration is a white filling that protects and preserves the tooth with a probable dental cavity. It prevents the bacteria from getting into the tooth and causing the cavity to grow.  

  • Fluoride Varnish

    Fluoride Varnish is a clear liquid brushed on teeth to protect and strengthen teeth and prevent dental cavities. 

Dr. Brian Ahern

Supervising Dentist

Children’s Smile Connection

Mary Davis, RDH, CPHDH

Certified Public Health Dental Hygienist

Children’s Smile Connection