We provide dental services to Yukon children. These services are available to all children from newborn up to Grade 12, depending on where you live.
We provide diagnostic, preventative and restorative services.
Students from kindergarten up to Grade 7 are able to receive dental services from the Yukon Children’s Dental Program at elementary schools in Whitehorse and rural communities with a resident dentist.
Student from kindergarten up to Grade 12 are able to receive dental services from the Yukon Children's Dentral Program at elementary schools in rural communities without a resident dentist.
Is there a cost for these services?
There's no cost to you. We cover the cost.
How to enrol
Each school year, you're required to complete our consent for examination form. Once the form is complete, your child is eligible to receive:
- dental examination;
- diagnostic x-ray films, if required;
- oral hygiene instruction;
- cleaning and scaling of teeth;
- fluoride application; and
- sealants.
Dental examinations
For children in school
A dentist performs your child's 1st examination. In alternate years, either a dentist or a dental therapist may examine your child.
For children in home-school
To make an appointment for your home-schooled child, phone 867-667-8360, toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 8360.
Dental treatments
If your child requires dental treatment, a consent for treatment form will be sent home to:
- inform you of your child’s dental needs; and
- obtain your written consent.
You need to give written consent for us to provide any treatment for your child.
Once we've received your written consent, your child will receive the dental treatment. This may include:
- silver diamine fluoride;
- fillings (silver amalgam, white composite resins or glass ionomer);
- stainless steel crowns (baby teeth only);
- pulpotomies (baby teeth only); and
- extractions, if required.
We may also need to meet with you.
You may have scheduled meetings with the dental therapist or hygienist to discuss your child's dental health concerns.
Our preschool dental program is free for children, newborn to 5 years of age. We recommend that your child visits an oral health professional before their 1st birthday.
Consultations
A preschool dental hygienist is available for oral health assessments. You can meet with the hygienist and get ideas and tips on how to keep your child’s teeth and mouth healthy.
How to access this service
In Whitehorse, appointments are offered at 9010 Quartz Road. The Yukon Children's Dental program makes regularly scheduled visits to communities outside of Whitehorse.
To book a consultation with an oral health professional, phone 867-667-8360, toll-free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 8360.
Clinics
Preschool or home-school clinics are held regularly throughout the year. At the clinic, your child will receive a dental examination.
How to access this service
In Whitehorse, clinics are held at 9010 Quartz Road. Clinics are also held in communities outside of Whitehorse.
To book an appointment or find out when a clinic will be held in your community, phone 867-667-8360, toll-free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 8360.
Is there a cost for these services?
There's no cost to you. We cover the cost.
What happens once your child enters kindergarten?
Once your child enters kindergarten, they move into our school dental program.
Overview of the Yukon Children’s Dental Program
This video provides information about:
- our program and its benefits;
- how you can participate, and
- why good oral hygiene is important to your child’s overall health.
How to brush and floss
This video:
- focuses on the importance of proper brushing and flossing;
- teaches how to best clean your children’s teeth; and
- provides tips on how to help children take care of their teeth.
You can also use this brushing chart to keep track.
What happens during a fluoride treatment?
This video:
- focuses on the importance of regular check-ups with dental professionals; and
- demonstrates what happens during a visit to the dental therapist for a fluoride treatment.
Lift your child’s lip
Preventing cavities starts with parents. Lifting your child's lip allows you to see tooth decay early and get help from a dental health provider for prevention and treatment.
Smile! For good nutrition and dental health
Help your child take care of their teeth by:
- making healthy food choices; and
- practising good dental hygiene.
Find out more about how healthy food and regular brushing are important for good dental health.
Sometimes, we may refer children to dentists in private practice. This is for preventative and restorative services that are normally provided by one of our oral health professionals.
We'll only cover services:
- identified by the dental professionals; and
- described on the referral.
The referral expires 6 months from the date it was issued.
If your child has a dental emergency:
- phone us at 867-667-8360; or
- contact the oral health professional at the school your child attends.
For questions about the Yukon Children’s Dental Program, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-8360 or toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408 extension 8360.