A dental screening is a quick inspection of a child’s mouth by a registered dental hygienist. York Region Public Health offers dental screening in elementary schools, by appointment at one of York Region’s Public Health dental clinics, or by request at some Ontario Early Years Centres.

A dental screening will help find dental problems so children can receive the right treatment. It can also be the first step to receiving assistance for urgent dental problems through the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program, or receiving preventive dental care at one of York Region’s Public Health dental clinics.

All children in York Region 17 years old and under are eligible.

If your child did not have a dental screening at school, call Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 to speak to a registered dental hygienist and make an appointment at one of York Region’s Public Health dental clinics.

If dental staff find an urgent condition, they legally have to follow up to make sure a child has been treated.

If the cost of treatment is difficult to pay, you may be eligible for the Healthy Smiles Ontario program.

Find the date of your Child’s School Dental Clinic

• York Region District School Board
• York Catholic District School Board
• Conseil Scolaire Viamonde
• Mon Avenir Conseil Scolaire Catholique

Newmarket Dental Clinic 
22 Prospect Street 
Newmarket, Ontario
L3Y 3S9

Richmond Hill Dental Clinic 
50 High Tech Road 
Richmond Hill, Ontario
L4B 4N7

Markham Dental Clinic 
4261 Highway 7 East 
Unionville, Ontario
L3R 9W6

Vaughan Dental Clinic
9060 Jane Street
Vaughan, Ontario
L4K 0G5

York Region Public Health Dental Clinics are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

By Appointment Only.

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Disclaimer: Information contained on this website is not intended to be used for diagnosis. Please consult your oral health care professional for diagnosis and advice on dental treatment.

Related Resources

• Dental Health Resources