School Oral Health Services

Alberta Health Services - Provincial Health Services

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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
403-388-6666
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Melcor Centre has elevators and ramps.
Other disabled access: N/A -
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
July 26, 2024
Address
200 4 Avenue S
Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4C9
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