The Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile (SAS) program is beginning it’s 25th school year of providing preventative dental services to children of all ages statewide. In 2023, the program provided care to more than 86,300 students, totaling an estimated $17,554,000 in dental services.
SAS provides preventive services like dental sealants and fluoride varnish treatments to children in participating schools. These services are conveniently provided during school and are free to all students regardless of insurance status. SAS also provides oral health education and case management for students needing to find care.
Twenty-seven local programs statewide participate in Wisconsin Seal-a-Smile, and provide care in 60 counties. Local programs are made up of dentists, dental hygienists, schools, hospitals, local health departments, community health centers, nonprofit agencies and free clinics.
SAS is a collaborative effort between Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin (the Alliance), Delta Dental of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Department of Health Services.