Dental Screenings and Preventive Clinics

Dental screening is available free of charge to children and teens in Grey and Bruce Counties who are 17 and under.

• Dental Screening Tool - Grey Bruce version 

Infants and Toddlers: 

Dental screening is offered at Let’s Learn kindergarten registration clinics, and periodically at Healthy Babies Centers. At the screening, additional dental information and possible referral to CINOT, Healthy Smiles Ontario, or other free dental treatment services may be provided. Parents can also contact Public Health at any time to request a screening appointment.

Anyone can request to have their child or teen screened at Public Health. A team of Dental Hygienists and Dental Educators from the oral health services team will check for any potential dental problems that need attention, as well as inform about what free services Public Health can provide if needed.

Dental screenings and some preventive services are also available at many schools in Grey and Bruce Counties, in selected grades. When children are screened at school, parents will be notified if their child has an urgent dental condition or if preventive services are recommended.

Inuit and First Nations: Children’s Oral Health:

Children’s Oral Health (COH) is a dental program that is funded through Health Canada. The program involves young First Nations and Inuit children, ages 0-7. It is designed to prevent and control tooth decay, reduce the risk of oral surgery under general anaesthetic and to develop healthy dental habits for both children and caregivers. The program includes dental screening, fluoride varnish applications, pit and fissure sealants, and instruction on healthy dental habits done by a team of Dental Hygienists and Dental Educators.