Brightening children’s smiles across Bribie Island
Bribie Island children are welcoming of a new mobile oral health van as part of the Metro North Health School Dental Service
Bribie Island children are smiling brighter thanks to a new mobile oral health van with the Metro North Health School Dental Service.
Metro North Oral Health Service School Dental Service Director Dr Tarini Singh said the expanded service on the island has brought oral health care closer to home for many local children.
“Teeth can last a lifetime with the proper care, and the risk of tooth decay can be lessened with good oral hygiene and access to regular dental checkups,” Dr Singh said.
“As part of the School Dental Service eligible children and adolescents are able to access free emergency and general dental care on the island through the new dental van.
“We believe everyone deserves access to a healthy smile and our school dental team are the best at keeping children’s teeth healthy.
“The new dental van is fitted with the latest technology and the care is provided by our friendly and experienced dental professionals.”
The new dental van is located at the Bribie Island Satellite Community Health Centre.
“We deliver free general dental care such as examining teeth and gums and providing preventative advice for keeping teeth healthy and tooth cleaning, x-rays, fillings and tooth removal,” Dr Singh said.
“Our dental team can also provide emergency dental for toothaches, knocked teeth, mouth or jaw pain, swelling or bleeding.”
The School Dental Service covers a network of school dental clinics at primary schools in Caboolture, Ferny Hills, Bracken Ridge, Strathpine, Humpybong, Kippa Ring and Kallangur, as well as mobile dental vans at many other locations.
The School Dental Service delivers around 12,000 oral health appointments each year to children and adolescents across north Brisbane and Moreton Bay.
Read more about and criteria for accessing the Metro North Health School Dental Service or contact 1300 300 850 during business days.