Yukon Children’s Dental Health Program
The Yukon children’s Dental Program is a school-based program that provides diagnostic, preventative and restorative dental services to students enrolled onto the Program. Dental therapists who are based in Whitehorse Schools provide the services. Whitehorse-based dental therapists service all rural communities.
Eligibility
Preschool children, home-school children and students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 are eligible for services from the Yukon Children’s Dental program in Whitehorse and rural communities with a resident dentist.
Pre-school children, home-schooled children and students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 are eligible for services from the Yukon Children’s Dental Program in communities without a resident dentist.
Enrollment
Parents are required to complete the Consent for Examination form annually. Children are eligible to receive:
- Dental Examination
- Diagnostic x-ray films (if required)
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Cleaning and/or scaling of teeth
- Fluoride application
- Sealants
Examination
The initial dental examination is performed by a dentist who will also complete a recall examination every two years. In alternate years, the examination will be conducted by a dental therapist.
Dental Exams for pre-school and home-school children are offered on a monthly basis at #4 Hospital Road. Appointments can be made by calling 667-8360.
Treatment
If your child requires dental treatment following the dental examination, consent for Treatment will be sent home to inform you of your child’s dental needs and to obtain your written consent. Treatment cannot be provided without written consent from the parent/guardian. Once this has been provided, your child will then receive the dental treatment prescribed, which may include:
- Fillings (Silver amalgam or white composite resins)
- Stainless steel crowns (baby teeth)
- Pulpotomies (baby teeth)
- Extractions if required
- Emergency dental services
Parent/Guardian Meetings
Schedule meetings may be arranged with the dental therapist to discuss your children dental health concerns.
Dental Emergencies
Contact the Yukon Children’s Dental Main Office at 667-8360 or the dental therapist at the school your child attends. Dental Therapist can be reached by calling the following school clinic phone numbers.
School Dental Clinics
| Whitehorse | ||
| Christ the King Elementary | 667-3035 | |
| Ecole Emilie Tremblay | 667-5420 | |
| Elijah Smith Elementary | 667-3412 | |
| Golden Horn Elementary | 667-3677 | |
| Grey Mountain Primary | 667-3499 | |
| Hidden Valley | 667-3034 | |
| Holy Family | 667-5097 | |
| Jack Hulland Elementary | 667-5018 | |
| Porter Creek High | 667-8727 | |
| Selkirk Elementary | 337-3769 | |
| Takhini Elementary | 667-3767 | |
| Vanier Catholic Secondary | 667-3543 | |
| Whitehorse Elementary | 667-3669 | |
| Rural Communities | ||
| Beaver Creek Health Centre | 862-4444 | |
| Carcross School | 821-2905 | |
| Chief Zzeh Gittlit School | 966-3068 | |
| Del Van Gorder School | 994-2016 | |
| Pelly Health Centre | 537-4444 | |
| J.V. Clark School | 996-2126 | |
| Johnson Elementary School | 536-2433 | |
| Kluane Lake Curling Rink | 841-4191 | |
| Robert Service School | 993-6531 | |
| Ross River School | 969-2053 | |
| St. Elias School | 634-7078 | |
| Tantalus School | 863-5081 | |
| Teslin School | 390-2570 | |