Oral Health in Schools

What happens at a dental screening?

Our dental team teaches students how to keep their mouths clean and healthy. After the screening, your child will receive a toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss to take home. 

Here’s what else the team does:

• Follows a no-touch technique to keep things safe

• Takes a quick look inside the mouth (usually less than a minute) using a clean, sterilized mouth mirror

• Wears proper protective equipment, like non-latex gloves, masks, and eye protection

• Uses hand sanitizer or other proper hand-cleaning methods before and after the screening

• Sends home a dental "report card" with notes about your child’s oral health

• Follows up with families if urgent dental care is needed

Screening is recommended for all eligible children, but it’s the parents choice if they would like their child to participate. Parents can request for their children to skip the screening by just sending a written note to the teacher or principal before the screening date.