Issue 2 - November 2022

School Dental Screenings

Child holding magnifying glass to their teeth.

In accordance with the Health Protection and Promotion Act, school dental screenings are back! For the 2022 - 2023 school year, the Dental Program will be screening all elementary school students (JK - grade 8). Our goal is to capture students who may have been missed during the pandemic and help decrease tooth decay and cavity rates within elementary students.

In addition to assessments, junior and senior kindergarten students in priority schools will be offered free fluoride varnish applications.

Visit our website for more information on school screenings.

Child Care Centres Fluoride Varnish Initiative

During the summer, the Dental Team began visiting participating child care centres across Niagara again. Public Health offers children within child care and EarlyON centres free biannual dental screenings and fluoride varnish applications.

The collaboration between child care centers and the Dental Program aims to reduce cavities and help children establish good oral health habits from an early age.

Visit our website to learn more about the Fluoride Varnish Program.

Summer Community Events

Four staff members from Niagara Region Public Health's Dental Program standing in front of the Mobile Dental Clinic.

This summer our mobile dental clinic hit the road! The mobile dental clinic travelled to eight events with community partners during July and August. The events offered Niagara communities the following free services and supports:

· Dental screenings and fluoride varnish for children 17 and under

· Produce market

· Clothing for all ages through Niagara’s Mobile Closet

· Parenting resources from Niagara Parents

· Sun and tick safety

· Sexual health education

Our Mobile Unit visits locations throughout the Niagara region several times a week. To see when we are in your community next, visit Niagara's Mobile Dental Clinic webpage.

Niagara Region Public Health Dental Clinics

A registered dental hygienist and certified dental assistant providing preventive dental services to a client sitting in a dental chair.

Public Health’s Dental Program will be offering additional dental clinics throughout the week for children and youth 17 and under. Free preventive dental services are available at:

· Niagara Falls on Tuesdays and Thursdays

· Thorold on Mondays (afternoon and evening) and Wednesdays

· Welland on Thursdays

To book an appointment or for emergency services, call the Dental Health Line at 905-688-8248 or 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7399 or live chat with us.