It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, and the Lake Washington Dental Hygienists’ Society is setting aside a day to reduce cavities for children in our community by placing dental sealants and fluoride treatments at the Lake Washington Institute of Technology Dental Clinic.

Washington State dental hygienists, dentists, dental assistants and dental hygiene and dental assisting students will offer free dental sealants, dental exams, x-rays, and fluoride varnish from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 21 to children ages 5 to 15 who would not otherwise be able to receive this cavity-prevention treatment. Sealants are white coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. They protect teeth from cavities and are non-toxic. Placing sealants is painless, can protect a child’s teeth for six to eight years.

To set up your child’s appointment, call 425-739-8100. When you reach the college answering machine, press eight and then enter extension 8612. Leave a message if there is no answer. Spaces are limited.

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is located at 11605 132nd Ave NE in Kirkland.

Directions can be found at wwwl.wtech.edu/directions. Admission and parking are free.