CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report
How can school-based programs be used to help the more than 7 million children from low-income families get fewer cavities?
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Media Advisory
For Immediate Release, Monday, October 17, 2016
Contact: CDC Media Relations
404-639-3286
What
According to the new Vital Signs report, dental sealants prevent 80% of cavities in school-age children, particularly for the back teeth, where 9 in 10 cavities occur. About 60% of children ages 6-11 don’t get dental sealants. This Vital Signs report will provide information on what state officials, dental care providers, school administrators and parents can do to help more children get dental sealants and develop fewer cavities.
Who
CDC Director Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H.
When
Tuesday, October 18, at 1:30p.m. ET
Dial In
Media: 888-795-0855
Non Media: 800-369-1605
International: 1-630-395-0331
Passcode: CDC Media
Important Instructions
If you would like to ask a question during the call, press *1 on your touchtone phone. Press *2 to withdraw your question. You may queue up at any time. You will hear a tone to indicate your question is pending.
Transcript
A transcript of this media availability will be available following the briefing at CDC’s web site: www.cdc.gov/media.
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