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Dental screening for children

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Public Health in the Region of Waterloo delivers a Dental screening for children program that provides free dental screenings by registered dental hygienists and dental assistants in elementary schools in the Waterloo Region.

Parents can opt out of this screening or, if it is not scheduled for their child’s grade, they can also opt in to receive one. If your child is experiencing a dental issue, you may also call to arrange a screening.

Public Health free dental screenings is available for all school age children enrolled in elementary school in the Region of Waterloo.

If you received a notice that a free dental screening is coming to your child’s school, you can choose to OPT OUT of the dental screening; or if your child is not in one of the listed grades to be screened, you can choose to OPT IN for the dental screening.

Please fill out the Dental Screening Options Form for either option.

If your child has a toothache, infection or large cavity, call 519-575-4400 ext. 5010 to arrange a free dental screening with a Registered Dental Hygienist.

Last updated: January 24, 2025