Free dental-sealant clinic for kids on April 5

The University of Alaska Anchorage Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Programs will offer a free dental sealant clinic for children on Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the UAA Dental Clinic. The free clinic is open to children ages 7-15 years who have newly erupted permanent teeth free of decay or have been advised that dental sealants will advance the health of their teeth.

UAA's Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Programs prepare students to become skilled members of the dental healthcare team. Assistants increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of oral health care. They can work in private or group practice and may focus their skills in general dentistry or a specialized field like orthodontics. Hygienists can work in a variety of settings, from being educators or researchers to consumer advocates and consultants. Clinical hygienists also work in an array of health care settings such as hospitals, schools or correctional institutions. The UAA Dental Hygiene Program Class of 2007 ranked No. 2 of 263 schools on the National Written Board Exam for Dental Hygienists.

The clinic is located in the Allied Health Sciences Building on the corner of Providence Drive and Seawolf Drive.

No appointment is needed for the sealant clinic. Children will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Call (907) 786-6923 for more information about the clinic. For more information on UAA's Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Programs visit the program Web site.