The Early Childhood and Family Service are pleased to be partnering with Happy Smiles Club and John G Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons to offer free dental screening appointments for children under 5 years old living in Norfolk.

Please complete our registration of interest form if you would like your child to receive a Dental Screening appointment. Appointments will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and we will try our very best to ensure that you are offered an appointment at your preferred time of day where possible.

There is no cost to attend a screening appointment, or for any follow-up treatment that may be required.

Find out more about Dental Screening:

Find out more about Dental Screening:

What is Dental Screening?

Dental screening is an oral examination of children, which takes around 3 minutes, to check the tooth surfaces for decay. Dental reports are provided to parents with information regarding their child’s oral health and notifying them about any treatment needs of their child. It aims to identify oral health concerns at an early stage and prompt parents and carers to seek treatment where required.

What happens if my child is identified with a dental problem and requires treatment?

If an urgent dental condition is detected in your child’s mouth, you will receive a follow up appointment and the required treatment. You will be contacted by phone a few days after the screening date.

What about NHS registration?

Dental screening is offered to all children, whether or not they are registered with an NHS Dentist. For children who are registered with an NHS Dentist and require follow-up treatment, it will be suggested that you share the report with your own dentist to access treatment. For children who are not registered with an NHS Dentist, follow-up treatment will be offered free of charge - however, this does not mean that your child will become a registered patient with the practice where treatment is completed.

Upcoming Dental Screening Events:

Upcoming Dental Screening Events: