Dental Screening at Fern Avenue PS

Toronto Public Health provides dental programs to children from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.
Dental Screening for Fern Avenue PS will take place from Monday, October 28 to November 8th
To identify children with oral health problems, a screening program is offered to students in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Health requirements for mandatory health programs. The screening is an assessment by a dental hygienist using sterilized instruments. The dental hygienist will assess the need for topical fluoride, scaling, sealant and any other obvious dental needs.

As a follow up to the screening, only parents whose children are identified as requiring dental services will be notified. A note to that effect will be sent home with your child/ren for your information and action. You may also receive a phone call from T.P.H dental staff to assist you in accessing care.

Please be advised that this screening assessment does not replace the dental examination done by a licensed dentist.

If you do not wish your child to be screened, please inform the school.

For additional information, please contact us at 416-392-0988 or visit the Toronto Public Health website.