CK Public Health Unit is again organizing the dental screening and dental survey program for children attending Chatham-Kent elementary schools in grades JK, SK, Gr. 2, and Gr. 7. Our annual dental screening is on Friday, February 20th.
These programs are implemented in accordance with the Ontario Health Protocols (2021), under the Ontario Public Health Standards (2021). The Board of Health is required to collect dental indices to determine the prevalence of dental disease, prevention, and treatment needs. Information will be recorded for survey purposes for grades JK, SK, Gr 2, and 7.
Screening is a brief, visual assessment of each child’s mouth by a registered dental hygienist wearing gloves and a mask, using sterilized instruments. Following the dental screening and/or survey, each child will receive a dental report to take home. When a child is identified as being in urgent need of dental treatment, a follow-up will be conducted to ensure the treatment is completed. If financial assistance is required, the parents will be offered the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) Program.
Please see the attachment for more information.