DENTAL EXAM REGULATIONS
by Chris Sabotta
September 13, 2006
Information Sheet
School Dental Examinations
Effective date July 1, 2005
All Illinois children in kindergarten, second and sixth grades will be required to have an oral health examination.
Includes all public, private, or parochial schools
Examination must be performed by a licensed dentist and he/she shall sign the proof of examination form.
Each child shall present proof of examination by a dentist prior to May 15th of the school year
Each school must give notice of the dental examination requirement to the parents or guardians of the children at least 60 days prior to May 15th of each school year
The Proof of Dental Examination and the Waiver forms will be uniform for statewide use. The authorized forms are available on the IDPH and the ISBE websites. Other organizations or agencies may link to these websites to access the forms.
If a child in second or sixth grade fails to present proof by May 15th, the school may hold child's report card until:
Child presents proof of dental examination form OR
Child presents a dental examination waiver form OR
Child is enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program and is not covered by private or public dental insurance (Medicaid/KidCare).
Child is enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program and is ineligible for public insurance (Medicaid/KidCare).
Child is enrolled in Medicaid/KidCare, but we are unable to find a dentist or dental clinic in our community that is able to see my child and will accept Medicaid/KidCare.
Child does not have any type of dental insurance, and there are no low-cost dental clinics in our community that will see my child.
Child presents an exemption based on religious grounds (follow ISBE Administrative Rules) OR
Child presents proof that dental examination will take place within 60 days after May 15th.
Child must present proof of a completed examination prior to school the subsequent year.
Every school shall report to the State Board of Education by June 30:
# of children with dental examinations completed
# of children with Dental Sealants Present
# of children without Dental Sealants Present
# of children with Caries Experience / Restoration History
# of children without Caries Experience / Restoration History
# of children with Untreated Caries
# of children without Untreated Caries
# of children needing Urgent Treatment
# of children not completing a dental examination (no waivers)
# of families submitting a waiver for undue burden / lack of access
# of families submitting a waiver because their child is enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program and is not covered by private or public dental insurance (Medicaid/KidCare).
# of families submitting a waiver because their child is enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program and is ineligible for public insurance (Medicaid/KidCare).
# of families submitting a waiver because their child is enrolled in Medicaid/KidCare, but we are unable to find a dentist or dental clinic in our community that is able to see my child and will accept Medicaid/KidCare.
# of families submitting a waiver because their child does not have any type of dental insurance, and there are no low-cost dental clinics in our community that will see my child.
# of children receiving an exemption based on religious objection
# of children submitting proof of an appointment scheduled within 60 days after the May 15th deadline
In subsequent years: # of those children who submitted proof of an appointment scheduled within 60 days after the May 1 5th deadline who submitted a completed Proof of Exam Form prior to school starting the following year.
