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Dental Health
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- Dental Screening
Health Unit dental staff delivers the screening program to students in
selected grades in elementary schools. It entails a brief visual assessment
of the child’s dental condition. The main objective of the program is to
collect information on the rate of dental disease in area students so that
dental programs may be implemented or adjusted to meet changing population
needs. A second objective is to identify those children who appear to need
dental work and notify their parents or guardians. School screening does
not take the place of regular dental checkups. A notice is sent home with
each child well ahead informing parents of the screening date, giving
parents enough time to inform the school or the Health Unit should they not
want their children to take part in the program.
- Access to Dental Care Program
The CINOT (Children In Need Of
Treatment) program provides financial assistance to families who have no
dental insurance and would have difficulty paying for the dental treatment.
To qualify for CINOT, children must be 0-17 years of age and must be seen by
a Health Unit dental hygienist prior to treatment.
- Preventive Services
Preventive services such as topical fluoride treatments,
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and fissure sealants, oral hygiene instruction and fluoride varnish will be offered
to children who would benefit. These services require a written consent and
are free of charge. The treatments are done in schools or at a
predetermined location.
- Resources for Loan/Advice to Professionals
Dental staff also provides videos, pamphlets and other
teacher
resources.
- Seniors
A laminated fact sheet for dental care/dental overview has been
distributed to nursing homes. Copies can be requested.
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Preventing Disease, Promoting
Health, Protecting You
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Main Office:
Grey Bruce Health Unit
101 17th Street East,
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 0A5 |
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Walkerton Office:
Grey Bruce Health Unit
30 Park Street /
Box 248
Walkerton, ON
N0G 2V0 |
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Phone: 519-376-9420 or
1-800-263-3456 |
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