Preventive services are offered to children who are identified through dental screening.
Preventive care services Preventive care services may include:
Cleaning (scaling and polishing) of teeth
Dental health/oral hygiene instruction
Topical fluoride applications
Sealants (visible, white, plastic coatings that are placed in the deep grooves on the first and second permanent molar teeth to make the biting surfaces smooth and help prevent cavities on the biting surfaces)
Who can use preventive care services? These services are available only by appointment and are provided to families who do not have dental insurance and would find the cost difficult to pay. To book an appointment at one of our clinics: call Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-252-9933.
Newmarket Dental Clinic 22 Prospect Street Newmarket, Ontario
Richmond Hill Dental Clinic 50 High Tech Road Richmond Hill, Ontario
Markham Dental Clinic 4261 Highway 7 East Unionville, Ontario
Cost and requirements There is no charge for this service. Parental consent and a medical history are required. Youth who attend without a parent must provide a medical history and may be able to consent for their own services.