Oral health is an important part of overall health and well-being. Dental services in Newfoundland and Labrador help children, youth, and people with special health needs take care of their teeth and mouths.
They help with:
Pediatric dental services may include:Â
The Janeway Dental Clinic works with the provincial cleft care team to support babies born with a cleft lip or palate.
Pediatric dentists may provide specialized devices to support feeding and growth and help prepare babies for future surgery. The clinic also works with other dental specialists involved in the care of children with conditions that affect the face, mouth and jaw.
Sedation or general anesthesia may be available when it is medically appropriate. This may be an option for children who:
The clinic provides dental X-rays and specialized dental imaging when needed. These images help the care team assess your child’s teeth, jaw and surrounding areas.
The service is mainly for infants, children and youth up to and including age 18 who need specialized dental care.
A referral is required. Referrals must be made by a dentist, physician, nurse practitioner, or other health-care professional using the dental referral form. Additional referral information is available on the Janeway Dental Clinic referrals page.
Completed referrals may be submitted by:Â
Your child’s care team may include:
The team works together to provide coordinated care in a compassionate, efficient, and professional manner.
Janeway Dental Clinic
Janeway Childrenâs Health and Rehabilitation Centre
2nd floor
300 Prince Philip Drive
St. Johnâs, NL A1B 3V6Â
The clinic is on the second floor. Enter through the child patient entrance and turn left entering the foyer.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Telephone: 709-777-4353
Fax: 709-777-4171
Email: dentistry@nlhealthservices.ca
Last updated on: October 5, 2026