Public Health - Oral Health

Alberta Health Services - North Zone

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Description
Registered Dental Hygienists/ Assistants provide preventative services, including oral health education, screenings, and fluoride applications for high-risk children. Our goal is to improve the oral health of people of all ages, in the North Zone (all Areas). A healthy mouth is an important piece in a person's overall health. Healthy teeth and gums support good nutrition, speech, growth, development, learning, and social development.

Our goal is to improve the oral health of people of all ages, in the North Zone (all Areas). A healthy mouth is an important piece in a person's overall health. Healthy teeth and gums support good nutrition, speech, growth, development, learning, and social development.This program offers:

Targeted School Services: Fluoride varnish applications, oral health assessments and referrals, sealant applications, classroom education, and resource provision. These services are targeted to schools identified with students at oral health risk. Services may vary across the North Zone.

Preschool Program:
Fluoride varnish applications, oral health assessments and referrals for eligible children 12-35 months old. Services may vary across the North Zone.

Community Education: Education for health professionals, community leaders, parent groups and other community groups to promote oral health. Information on fluoride and private well water sampling to determine fluoride levels available. Services may vary across the North Zone.


Key Provider: registered dental assistants, registered dental hygienists
Eligibility
Yes, Age 12 - 35 months to begin preschool fluoride varnish program.
Application Process
Service Access: See below, Phone local Public Health Centre for more information.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
780-685-3752
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 1, 2024
Address
404 Alberta Avenue
Worsley, AB, T0H 3W0
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