Oral health care for school-age children
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In the wellbeing services county of Vantaa and Kerava, schoolchildren are invited to oral health check-ups in grades 1, 3, 5 and 8. The periodic check-ups are carried out for the entire age group. More frequent check-ups are also possible based on the needs of the child. The check-ups are carried out by oral hygienists and dentists.
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The service is intended for schoolchildren living in the wellbeing services county of Vantaa and Kerava.
Periodic oral health check-ups are carried out for all schoolchildren in grades 1, 5 and 8 in line with the regulation. In addition, the aim is to assess the care needs of pupils in grade 3 to monitor the development of the child's occlusion (bite) and to promote oral health. Based on the individual risk assessment, oral check-ups can be more frequent.
Oral check-ups are usually arranged at a dental clinic near the school. Where possible, check-ups can also take place on school premises or in a mobile dental clinic during the school day. If the guardian is not present at the visit, the student will receive a take-home report on their oral and dental health.
If the child has been in school since the beginning of the school year, the parent or guardian does not need to make an appointment for the periodic check-up. However, if the child has switched schools in the middle of the school year, the guardian is asked to book the appointment.
For other non-urgent matters, the guardian of a child under the age of 12 can contact us at any time through our online services (Maisa or the Klikkaa oire symptom checker) or by phone. Before your first visit, please fill in a preliminary information form online or at the reception desk.
You can book an appointment for non-urgent oral health care by calling the regional numbers:
09 4191 2050 Northern region (Kerava, Koivukylä, Korso). Booking open Mon–Fri at 7.30–15.00.
09 4191 2060 Eastern region (Hakunila, Länsimäki, Tikkurila). Booking open Mon–Fri at 7.30–15.00.
09 4191 2070 Western region (Kartanonkoski, Martinlaakso, Myyrmäki). Booking open Mon–Fri at 7.30–15.00.
In urgent matters, please call 09 4191 2010 (Mon–Fri at 7.30–15.00). The need for treatment and its urgency are assessed by an oral health care professional.
If you wish, you can cancel your appointment via Maisa or by calling 09 4191 2010. Appointments can be cancelled at any time by leaving a voicemail.