Dental Preventative Service Program

 

Description:

Dental Public Health provides dental preventative services in schools and dental public health clinics for free.

 

Region of Administration:

Provincial

 

Government / Department:

Health PEI

 

Eligibility:

Children ages 3-17 who do not have a private dental insurance plan.

 

Coverage:

Free preventative dental service once a year:

Assessment of risk toward developing oral disease, referral to dentist (not considered an annual check-up);

Oral health education;

Topical fluoride treatment;

Dental sealants;

Cleaning of teeth.

 

Providers:

Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants

 

Therapeutic Responsibility:

Dental Hygienists

 

Compensation:

Salary

 

How it Works:

Parent’s/ guardian’s consent is required.

http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/hpei_childoralh.pdf

 

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