Early Childhood Oral Health Services

Description:

Early Childhood Oral Health Services (ECOHS) provides dental prevention services to children who are at high risk for dental disease.

Region of Administration:

Municipality (19 Health Centre locations in and around Edmonton)

Government / Department:

Alberta Health Services

Eligibility:

Ages: 0 to 36 months

Referral is needed. Most clients are identified through a questionnaire that is filled out by the parent when they attend a Child Health immunization clinic with their child. Parents are contacted with the results of their questionnaire and those at risk for decay are invited to the ECOHS program for dental preventive services. Children may also enter the program if they are referred by another health professional (nurse) or if the parent has concerns about their child's dental health.

Coverage:

Dental preventative services

Providers:

Public health providers

Therapeutic Responsibility:

Public health providers

Compensation:

Salary

How it Works:

Most clients are identified through a questionnaire that is completed by a parent during the Child Health Immunization clinic. Parents are contacted with the results and those at risk of decay are invited to the ECHOS program for preventative services.
Children may also enter the program if they are referred by another health professional or if the parent has concern about the child's oral health.