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Programs & Services


Public Health - Oral Health

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.

Contact Details

Fairview Health Complex

Location Info
Public Health Centre
Address
10628 110 Street
Fairview, Alberta
T0H 1L0
Telephone
780-835-4951
Hours of Operation
Note
Service hours not available.
Access
Service Providers May Include
registered dental assistants, registered dental hygienists
Eligibility

Age 12 - 35 months to begin preschool fluoride varnish program.

Service Access

Phone local Public Health Centre for more information.


Service Locations
Also Known As
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Dental Health - Programs and Services, Preventative Preschool Dental Clinics
Other
Dental Health Education, Dental Referrals