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
- 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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