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Dental Services

CPS offers dental services to all students at no cost to families. Students should receive a dental cleaning every 6 months to maintain healthy teeth. The school-based dental program allows students to receive their dental cleaning with limited loss of class time.

Dental Exams

The school-based dental program in partnership with the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) provides all consented students with access to dental exams at no cost to families. Exams are comprehensive and include dental cleaning, fluoride treatment, dental sealants as necessary, and referral for treatment services if needed. If your child has a private dentist, he/she may still participate in this school-based dental program.

Illinois law requires all Kindergarten, 2nd grade, 6th grade, and 9th grade students to have a dental exam completed by a licensed dentist before May 15 of the school year.

Sign Up for an Exam

To receive no-cost dental services at school, fill out and return the Dental Consent Form linked below to your student's school.

If your student already has a provider and you do not want them to participate in our the CPS dental program, fill out the Proof of Dental Examination form linked below and return it to your student’s school.

Find a Dental Clinic

To find low-cost and no-cost dental services near you, search for dental clinics on the Chicago Dental Society website. 

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Health Centers and Clinics

  • School-Based Health Centers

    School-based health centers are primary health care sites located in schools or nearby schools. Services include but are not limited to: immunizations, physical exams, sports physicals, behavioral healthcare, chronic condition management, sexual and reproductive health care, and acute care. Students can access health services at no out-of-pocket cost. Most services require parent or caregiver consent. Some SBHCs are available to the community and to neighboring schools. Call ahead before making an appointment.

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  • Community Health Clinics

    Federally Qualified Health Centers provide comprehensive, culturally competent, high-quality primary health care services as well as supportive services such as health education, translation, and transportation that promote access to health care. Centers provide services regardless of a patient’s ability to pay and charge for services on a sliding fee scale.

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