Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment

child at dentist visit

Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Requirement

To make sure your child is ready for school, California Education Code Section 49452.8 requires that your child have a Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment (KOHA) by May 31 of their first school year (Kindergarten or 1st grade). This requirement helps ensure children are ready for school, promotes establishing a dental home, prevents dental decay, and lowers student absenteeism.

The dental checkup should be completed by your child’s dental provider. If your child is unable to receive a dental checkup by May 31st of their first year of school, our school-based dental services program may be able to complete the screening. 

For more information about the requirement, please visit the California Dental Association website.

 

Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Form [PDF]

Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Waiver Form [PDF]