Dental screening

To all Huron parents/caregivers:

Please find below, and attached, a message from Toronto Public Health in regards to their dental screening program. Students will also receive a hard copy of this same information to bring home to you this week.

Dear Parent/Guardian: School Year 2016 – 2017

Toronto Public Health (T.P.H.) provides dental programs to children from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.

To identify children with oral health problems, a screening program is offered to students in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Health requirements for mandatory health programs. The screening is an assessment by a dental hygienist using sterilized instruments. The dental hygienist will assess the need for topical fluoride, scaling, sealant and any other obvious dental needs.

As a follow up to the screening, only parents whose children are identified as requiring dental services will be notified. A note to that effect will be sent home with your child/ren for your information and action. You may also receive a phone call from T.P.H. dental staff to assist you in accessing care.

Please be advised that this screening assessment does not replace the dental examination done by a licensed dentist.

The dental screening dates for Huron Street Junior Public School will be on April 6, 7, 10 and April 11, 2017.

If you do not wish your child/ren to be screened, please inform the school.

For additional information, please contact us at the phone number listed above or visit us at http://www.toronto.ca/health/dental/children-youth.htm.

Dr. Hazel Stewart

Director

Dental and Oral Health Services