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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