School Oral Health Services

Alberta Health Services - Provincial Health Services


Description
Preventive dental health services are offered to students in Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 to prevent tooth decay.

Services are offered to eligible schools and may include:

  • fluoride varnish, provided to kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2
  • dental sealants, provided to Grade 1 and Grade 2

A child diagnosed with asthma must have their short acting asthma reliever medication with them to receive service.


Affiliation: Participating Alberta schools.
Key Provider: registered dental assistants, registered dental hygienists
Eligibility
Yes, Alberta Health Services (AHS) health zones partner with schools in low income neighborhoods to provide preventive dental services at school.
Application Process
Service Access: See below, Information about services along with a consent form is sent home to all students in eligible schools. A parent or legal guardian signature is required for service.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
780-342-1227
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
February 1, 2024
Address
4825 Hankin Street
Thorsby, AB, T0C 2P0
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Clinic hours vary, please contact the site for the most current information.