A free mobile dental care program has been announced by the City of Toronto for residents of its long-term care homes, which includes more than 2,600 people.
The program will involve Toronto Public Health’s oral health providers utilizing mobile dental vans to provide essential dental services such as preventive care, restorative dentistry and dentures. This method of providing oral health services will help promote better overall health for some of Toronto’s most vulnerable population and hopefully prevent as many hospital visits.
This program is set to launch later this month and is funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program.
“This new program will ensure that all residents at our long-term care homes receive the oral health care they need. This is how Toronto continues to be a leader in the delivery of high-quality dental care for vulnerable populations,” said Mayor Olivia Chow.
