What to expect at an in-school dental checkup — and how to sign up

Healthy kids have healthy smiles. That’s why regular dental checkups are so important — but not always easy to schedule.

Premier Access dental plans connect families with dentists that visit schools. These easy and convenient appointments means no more pulling your child out of class or missing out on work. Instead, the dentist office rolls up to your child’s school.

What happens at an in-school dental exam?

Even though your child won’t be in a dental office, these are complete dental exams.

The dentist will:

• Clean and examine teeth
• Show kids how to brush and floss
• Take x-rays, if needed
• Even fill cavities

Kids go home with a “dental report card,” so parents can see their checkup results.

How do I sign up my child?

These free in-school dental checkups for kids are happening near you. All parents need to do is complete and sign a permission form. The whole process takes just a few short minutes to complete.

To get started:

• Go to MySchoolDentist.com/pa
• Enter your zip code to find the participating schools
• Follow the prompts to fill out the form

That’s it!

Did you know your child can see a dentist at school?

Your Premier Access plan makes it easy. No travel. No scheduling hassles. No additional cost to you! Click below to find your school and sign up.*

*You’ll be directed to MySchoolDentist to complete a permission form.

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Where can I learn more about in-school dental exams for kids — and dental health, in general?

• To learn more about these important dental checkups, read 6 things every parent needs to know about in-school dental checkups.
• To learn more about good dental habits for kids, read The easiest ways to protect your child’s teeth.
• Find more helpful information and expert tips in the Premier Access Dental Resource Center here.