Should all children be required to have their teeth sealed to prevent cavities (or reduce the chance of getting cavities)? Should schools be the place that happens? Should sealants be given free to low-income children but paid for by parents with insurance? Why this topic? I heard a story on the news claiming that a significant amount of money could be saved, that health would be better and that children would learn more. So, I decided to do some digging. The balance of this story is an amalgamation of information from different sources and stories (with links) so you can make your own judgements. From a story at NBCNews: Even though they are endorsed by the CDC and the … [Read more...]