Oral Health Program

Alberta Health Services - Central Zone

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Description
The Public Oral Health program offers preventive dental health services, free of charge, to specific at risk populations.

The standard services offered are:

  • Fluoride Varnish Program for School Children
  • Fluoride Varnish Program for Preschool Children
  • Dental Sealant Program for School Children
  • Information, education and health promotion to increase Albertans' ability to maintain and improve their family's oral health

The DOoR program at Red Deer Johnstone Crossing Community Health Centre provides:

  • urgent dental treatment for children with visible tooth decay, pain, broken teeth and signs of infection.

NEW Interactive Fluoride Protection for Toddlers Tool


Key Provider: dental assistants, dental hygienists, dentists
Eligibility
Yes, Services targeted to:
  1. Fluoride Varnish Program for School Children: Kindergarten, Grade One and Two from selected schools
  2. Fluoride Varnish Program for Preschool Children 12 – 35 month-old are eligible upon meeting specific criteria.
  3. Dental Sealant Program for School Children: Grade One and Two from selected schools.
Application Process
Service Access: See below, Eligible families for preschool fluoride varnish program can call their local Community Health Centre or Public Health site. Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. Families interested in dental treatment for children needing urgent care can call and ask to speak to someone from the DOoR program.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

Based on time and availability.


Telephone
403-356-6300
Fax
403-356-6332
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
March 11, 2024
Address
300 Jordan Parkway
Red Deer, AB, T4P 0G8
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:30 AM to 08:00 PM
Wed
08:30 AM to 08:00 PM
Thu
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Sat
08:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for Lunch.  Hours of operation stated are for Reception for information on service delivery and if appropriate to make an appointment.