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Free Dental Sealants for NJ Kids | Jersey News
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine is launching a bold new initiative to bring free preventative dental care straight into New Jersey’s low-income schools, targeting kids with sealants that stop decay before it starts—especially in the vulnerable molars where cavities most often begin. With the state’s notoriously low fluoridation rates and alarmingly high untreated dental issues among third graders, this program led by pediatric dentist Dr. Mary Beth Giacona aims to spark a snowball effect, expanding to Atlantic County this fall. It’s not just about teeth—it’s about health equity, tackling…
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