Provincially mandated fluoride mouthrinse program

Description:

Once a week, students rinse with a fluoride solution for one minute and then discharge the liquid for disposal. Public Health Services administers the program and Public Health Dental Hygienists work with trained community volunteers in selected schools to deliver the program.

Region of Administration:

Provincial

Government / Department:

Public Health Services

Eligibility:

Children in selected elementary schools whose parents have consented to their participation. No cost to children.

Coverage:

Fluoride rinse.

Providers:

Public health dental hygienists.

Therapeutic Responsibility:

Public health dental hygienists.

Compensation:

Salary.

How it Works:

Once a week, students rinse with a fluoride solution for one minute and then discharge the liquid for disposal.