Programs that specialize in mouth care including the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the teeth and gums.
Population Served:
Inpatients and outpatients who have medical, physical and mental conditions that make it difficult for them to visit private dental offices. People with dementia must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Catchment Area:
Metropolitan Toronto
Service Category:
Dental services
Cost:
Fee for services.
Service Limitation:
Dentists have additional training and experience to work with medically and physically compromised patients. The dental treatment rooms can accommodate stretchers and wheelchairs. Special equipment that makes it possible to provide dental treatment to persons in wheelchair. Modified toothbrushes to enable patients with swallowing problems to brush their teeth. Alternatives to regular tooth brushing such as mouth rinses.
