Hamilton Boys’ High School is pleased to support the Mobile Dental Clinic Services at HBHS. All students who do not have a dentist will be offered free dental care.
February 2010
Tena Koutou Katoa to staff, students and parents of Hamilton Boy’s High School.
• Raukura Hauora O Tainui is a Health Provider servicing the areas of Hamilton and the Greater Waikato region. Our Mobile Dental Unit will be visiting your school from:
• 22nd February 2010 until 1st April 2010
The caravan will provide the following services:
• Enrolment of Students between 13yrs – 18yrs WHO DO NOT HAVE a dentist or choose to transfer to our service and who qualify for free dental care (some exceptions apply - Orthodontic and Oral Surgery)
• Examine and assess students (including x-rays)
• Develop dental treatment plans and treat accordingly (if we are unable to complete treatment while at the school, students will be given appointments to attend our surgery at 1000 Victoria Street, Hamilton)
• Provide information, advice and feedback on good oral health habits
The Consent Procedure
• The consent process will comply with the Health and Disability Commissioners Act 1994 and The Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers Rights 1996.
• Students will be advised before enrolling that if they have a dentist, they will not be invited to enrol.
• Letters will be sent home seeking parental consent before any treatment is carried out with clear instructions and options for treatment.
If there are any enquiries regarding the enrolment and/or treatment procedures please do not hesitate to contact me on 021 894 675
Kind regards
Mohi Randall
Mobile Dental Unit Co-Coordinator
G Robinson
DEPUTY HEADMASTER