Children Dental Health: Free Assessment by Niagara Region Public Health
February 3rd, 2009
NIAGARA REGION, February 2, 2009 – Niagara Region Public Health will be hosting free dental health assessments at several Ontario Early Years Centres (OEYC) across Niagara.
Primary teeth or “baby teeth” are far more important to your child’s future dental health than you can imagine.
WHAT
A dental health assessment provided by dental hygienists from Niagara Region Public Health.
The assessment includes looking in the child’s mouth for possible decay and assessing the need for cleanings, fluoride, fluoride varnish, and dental sealants.
Children with urgent dental needs may qualify for financial assistance under the Children in Need of Treatment (CINOT) Program.
The CINOT program assists families without dental insurance and where the cost of the treatment would pose a financial hardship.
All children attending without their parent and/or guardian must have consent prior to the assessment.
WHO
Children under the age of 18.
WHY
The health of your gums, teeth and mouth are very important to your overall health.
Assessing a child’s teeth from a very early age creates an opportunity for parents, caregivers, and children to learn about oral health.
WHERE AND WHEN
| Municipality | Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway | February 3, 2009 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
People’s Memorial United Church – Dominion Rd & Ridge Rd |
| Welland | February 4, 2009 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Centre de Sante – 1 Vanier Dr |
| St. Catharines | February 10, 2009 9 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. |
Grantham OEYC – 469 Grantham Ave |
| St. Catharines | February 11, 2009 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Bunting OEYC – 234 Bunting Rd |
| Grimsby | February 12, 2009 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Grimsby Beach Hall – 14 Grand Ave |
| Niagara Falls | February 17, 2009 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
MacBain Community Center – McLeod Rd |
| Niagara Falls | February 18, 2009 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
St Patrick School – 4653 Victoria Ave |
| Niagara-On-The Lake | February 20, 2009 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
NOTL Public Library – 10 Anderson Lane |
| Fonthill | February 20, 2009 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Fonthill Library – 43 Town Square |
| Welland | February 23, 2009 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
OEYC – 12 Young St |
| St. Catharines | February 23, 2009 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
Westdale School – 130 Ryckert St |
| Niagara Falls | February 24, 2009 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Mary Ward School – 2999 Dorchester Rd |
| Fenwick | February 25, 2009 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
OEYC – 1050 Church St |
Contact:
Stephanie Gordon, Manager
Niagara Region Public Health
905-688-8248 ext. 7450 or 1-888-505-6074
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