Consent form for a simple, visual dental screening by the school dental hygienist in the school nurse's office.
The dental hygienist will:
- Use a mouth mirror to conduct the visual screening
- Provide toothbrush, toothpaste (and floss as indicated) along with oral hygiene instruction
- Send a summary of the screening home with the student
- Contact the parent/guardian to discuss the summary of the screening (as needed)
- Offer some in-school prevention procedures (example: fluoride and sealants) as needed
- Help parents/guardians find a dentist for their child (as needed)
- Mail a summary of the screening finding to the student's regular dentist (if applicable)