Dental Clinics

Screening Program

Elementary School Students:

Oral health staff visit all elementary schools in Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka.  All students in grades JK, SK, 2 and 8 receive a dental screening.  Children in other grades may be screened in follow up from last year or by parent request. We collect additional information about children’s oral health for local and provincial planning. 

The screening consists of a quick look into the mouth by a registered dental hygienist using a sterilized mouth mirror for each child.  Parents are notified in advance of the screening date by letter and school newsletter.  Parents are notified if the child needs to see a dentist or if they would benefit from preventive services provided by the health unit, free of charge.

Financial assistance is available through Children in Need of Treatment (CINOT) Program if the cost of required treatment would represent a financial hardship to the family.

Secondary School Students/others 17 years and under:

Teens, 17 years and under may schedule a dental screening appointment at one of the health unit offices.  Financial assistance is available through Children in Need of Treatment (CINOT) Program if the cost of required treatment would represent a financial hardship to the family.

Health Unit Office Screening:

Arrangements can also be made for screenings at one of the health unit offices.  Please call (705) 721-7520 or toll free 1-877-721-7520 ext. 8804 to arrange an appointment time.

Preventive Program

Through the screening program, children are identified for risk of dental disease.  Parents are notified of preventive services available at no charge through school or health unit clinics.  Services offered include: pit and fissure sealants, fluoride treatments and scaling.  A health history and consent form must be completed by the parent before services can being provided.

Preschool Program

Oral health staff are available to provide education, dental screening and fluoride therapy at various preschool sites including the Ontario Early Years Centers, Moms and Tots groups and day care settings.

For more information, contact the health unit at (705) 721-7520 or toll free at 1-877-721-7520. 

Financial Assistance (CINOT)

CINOT is a provincial program administered by the Health Unit.  It provides financial assistance for children up to their 18th birthday if:

• Parents have no dental insurance or other dental coverage,
• Parents cannot afford to take their child to the dentist and
• There is an obvious dental problem that requires immediate attention

For more information on financial help, call (705) 721-7520 or toll free 1-877-721-7520 ext. 8804.