Dental Screening
Last Updated: January 18, 2024
A school dental screening is done by a Registered Dental Hygienist and a Certified Dental Assistant from Peterborough Public Health (PPH). A dental screening is a quick, visual look of a child’s mouth with a sterile mirror. This screening does not replace a child’s regular visits with their dental provider.
The Public Health dental team visiting your child’s school uses current infection prevention and control (IPAC) measures.
Dental screening occurs in all elementary schools in Peterborough county and city each school year. This includes Curve Lake First Nations, public, separate, and private schools.
Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, and Grade 2 students receive screening each school year. Grades 4 and/or Grade 7 students may also be screened based on the previous year’s screening result. If you would like your child or youth screened but they are not in one of the listed grades, you can choose to have them included in their school screening by calling 705-743-1000, ext. 399 and leaving a message.
If your child is 17 years old or younger but not enrolled in an elementary school, they still have the opportunity to be screened. Parents of children who are not screened at school may request a dental screening at our Community Dental Health Clinic by calling 705-743-1000, ext. 265.
Public Health Units in Ontario are mandated under the Public Health Standards to provide oral health screening in elementary schools.
Public Health programs, including dental screening, are designed to support and encourage parent’s efforts to provide the best dental care for their children. They also help provide access to dental care for children in families that do not have the finances to visit a dental provider regularly. Dental screenings bring awareness to parents about the possibility of free dental care for their child through Healthy Smiles Ontario.
Routine dental screenings are done annually. Parents will receive information from their child’s school at least 10 days prior to the screening. Contact information for PPH staff is included for parents or guardians who have questions or concerns.
Each child receives a Dental Report Card. The report card is sent home with the child following the screening, along with information for those families who may be eligible for no-cost oral health services.
If your child missed their screening at school, parents/guardian can arrange to have the screening done at the Peterborough Public Health Community Dental Clinic, by appointment, at 185 King Street. Children and youth in other grades, (17 years and under) may be also be screened upon request by a parent or guardian by calling 705-743-1000, ext. 265.
Parents with questions about the School Dental Screening or concerns about their child’s oral health may contact a member of the Oral Health School Screening Team at 705-743-1000, ext. 273.
2023/2024 School Dental Screening Dates:
The following dates are subject to change, please continue to check back to this webpage for any updates.
- Curve Lake First Nations School
Monday, December 4, 2023
- Adam Scott C & VI (Elem)
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - Apsley Central P.S.
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 – Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - Buckhorn P.S.
Thursday, October 26, 2023 - Chemong P.S.
To be announced - Crestwood Intermediate School
Monday, December 18, 2023, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - Edmison Heights P.S.
Monday, March 18, 2024 – Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - Havelock Belmont P.S.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 – Thursday, October 26, 2023 - Highland Heights P.S.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 – Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - James Strath P.S.
Monday, April 15, 2024 – Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - Kaawaate East City P.S.
To be announced - Kawartha Heights P.S.
Thursday, February 22, 2024 - Friday, February 23, 2024 - Keith Wightman P.S.
To be announced - Kenner Intermediate P.S.
To be announced - Lakefield District P.S.
To be announced - Millbrook/South Cavan P.S.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 – Friday, April 5, 2024 - North Cavan P.S.
Monday, March 25, 2024 – Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - North Shore P.S.
Monday, January 22, 2024 – Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - Norwood P.S.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – Thursday, November 16, 2023 - Norwood District Intermediate School
Thursday, November 30, 2023 - Otonabee Valley P.S.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 – Thursday, February 29, 2024 - Prince of Wales P.S.
To be announced - Queen Elizabeth P.S.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 – Thursday March 7, 2024 - Queen Mary P.S.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 – Friday, February 16, 2024 - R.F Downey P.S.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 – Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - Roger Neilson P.S.
Monday, April 22, 2024- Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - Warsaw P.S.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - Westmount P.S.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 – Friday, April 19, 2024
- Immaculate Conception CES
To be announced - Monsignor O’Donoghue CES
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 – Thursday, January 11, 2024 - St. Alphonsus CES
Friday, December 15, 2023 - St. Anne CES
Monday, January 29, 2024 – Thursday, February 1, 2024 - St. Catherine CES
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – Friday, February 9, 2024 - St. John CES
Monday, March 4, 2024 – Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - St. Joseph CES Douro
Monday, November 27, 2023 - St. Martin CES Ennismore
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 – Thursday, April 25, 2024 - St. Patrick CES
Thursday, February 29, 2024 - Friday, March 1, 2024 - St. Paul CES Peterborough
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 – Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - St. Paul CES Lakefield
Monday, November 13, 2023 - St. Paul CES Norwood
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 – Wednesday November 22, 2023 - St. Teresa CES
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 – Thursday, March 21, 2024
- ÉC Mgr-Jamot
Thursday, April 4, 2024 – Friday, April 5, 2024
- Children’s Montessori School
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - Kawartha Montessori School
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - Rhema Christian School
- Wednesday, January 24, 2024
- ZOE Christian Academy
Wednesday, November 8, 2023