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82 March 28, 2000 asked, "Can dental assistants do sealants?" Dr. Roycroft replied, "Yes, but a dentist has to be present." Council Member Roop asked, "Do you receive a plan from the State regarding the sealant program? Is the plan based on community needs? Where does direction come from?" Dr. Roycroft stated, "As a pediatrician, the only fault I see is using dentists without tooth decay experience. The State would put the needs of children ahead of adult services. Direction comes from the State Board of Health." Vice Mayor Teague asked, "Would you consider working with a committee of local dentists to evaluate your dental program?" Dr. Roycroft replied, "I'd be delighted." Dr. Craig Dietrich, local dentist, stated, "1 do not speak for the dental society. However, I am in favor of anything that provides dental services to the needy. It's not appropriate for them to go to the Emergency Room or my office. My concem is the efficiency of an additional dentist at the health department." Dr. Norman Rudder, of 107 Sherwood Place, stated, "1 am a retired dentist and worked for23 years in public health dentistry. We're not here tonight to evaluate the local health department. This is a real opportunity to show those that need it. It's a very small cost.". Council Member Haskell asked, "If we were to help start this program, do you think it's possible for the State to fund it in the future?" Dr. Rudder replied, "Yes, after it's shown to be popular and being used." Nancy Carter, of 1112 Cherokee Trail, stated, "Council was very responsive to the Salvation Army and Family Life Services with donations. However, neither group was evaluated to this degree." Council Member Roop stated, "Those two gifts were one-time donations. Tonight, we're looking at annual funding." Council Member Haskell stated, "Those gifts were given after very thorough research by Staff." Vice Mayor Teague stated, "We have two issues tonight. First, we're doing wisely what