Dental Screening
Last Updated: April 24, 2023
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.
2022/2023 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
Thursday, March 2, 2023
- Adam Scott C & VI (Elem)
Monday, May 29, 2023 – Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - Apsley Central P.S.
Monday, June 5, 2023 - Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - Buckhorn P.S.
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 – Thursday, April 27, 2023 - Chemong P.S.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 – Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - Crestwood Intermediate School
Thursday, May 4, 2023 - Friday, May 5, 2023 - Edmison Heights P.S.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 – Friday, May 26, 2023 - Havelock Belmont P.S.
Monday, April 3, 2023 – Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - Highland Heights P.S.
Monday, May 1, 2023 – Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - James Strath P.S.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 – Thursday, May 4, 2023 - Kaawaate East City P.S.
Monday, January 23, 2023 – Thursday, January 26, 2023 - Kawartha Heights P.S.
Thursday, May 18, 2023 - Keith Wightman P.S.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 – Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - Kenner Intermediate P.S.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 – Thursday, January 12, 2023 - Lakefield District P.S.
Monday, May 8, 2023 – Thursday, May 11, 2023 - Millbrook/South Cavan P.S.
Monday, May 8, 2023 – Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - North Cavan P.S.
Thursday, May 11, 2023 - North Shore P.S.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 – Friday, February 17, 2023 - Norwood P.S.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 – Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - Norwood District Intermediate School
Thursday, April 13, 2023 - Otonabee Valley P.S.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 – Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - Prince of Wales P.S.
Monday, May 15, 2023 – Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - Queen Elizabeth P.S.
Monday, December 12, 2022 – Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - Queen Mary P.S.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 – Thursday April 20, 2023 - R.F Downey P.S.
Monday, April 24, 2023 – Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - Roger Neilson P.S.
- Warsaw P.S.
Thursday, April 13, 2023 - Westmount P.S.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - Friday, June 16, 2023
- Immaculate Conception CES
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 – Wednesday, November 30, 2022 - Monsignor O’Donoghue CES
Monday, January 16, 2023 – Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - St. Alphonsus CES
Monday, February 27, 2023 - St. Anne CES
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 – Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Friday, March 31, 2023 - St. Catherine CES
Monday, April 17, 2023 – Wednesday, April 19, 2023 - St. John CES
Monday, December 5, 2022 – Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - St. Joseph CES Douro
- St. Martin CES Ennismore
Monday, March 6, 2023 – Wednesday, March 8, 2023 - St. Patrick CES
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 – Wednesday, November 23, 2022 - St. Paul CES Peterborough
Monday, February 13, 2023 – Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - St. Paul CES Lakefield
Monday, January 30, 2023 - Tuesday, January 31, 2023 - St. Paul CES Norwood
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 – Thursday, June 1, 2023 - St. Teresa CES
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 – Thursday, February 9, 2023
- ÉC Mgr-Jamot
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - Wednesday, June 14, 2023
- Children’s Montessori School
Thursday, November 17, 2022 - Kawartha Montessori School
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 - Rhema Christian School
Tuesday, November 15, 2022