Toronto Clinic Client Says Dentist ‘Saved My Life’
Sharon Edmonds credits Toronto Public Health dentist Dr. Rishi Saxena not only for her good oral health — but for saving her life. Edmonds, 69, … more
Senior Dental Care
Making Seniors’ Oral Health a Priority
Seniors in Canada, who now comprise approximately 18.5 per cent of the population, are living longer and enjoying active lives thanks to enhanced health and … more
Increases to Eligibility Limits Give More Seniors a Reason to Smile
More seniors in the Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland areas are now eligible to access free dental care, thanks to recently announced new income limits. The … more
Pandemic Paves Way for Mobile Dentistry, Teledentistry in Long-Term Care, Experts Say
Mobile dentistry for people with dementia, teledentistry, and vaccines by dentist are some of the opportunities that have arisen from disruptions to residents’ oral healthcare … more
Delorey Pledges Dental Care, Hearing Aid Support for Low-Income Seniors If He Becomes Premier
Nova Scotia Liberal Party leadership candidate Randy Delorey says he will introduce a low-income seniors dental program and assistance for buying hearing aids if he … more
Bringing Dental Care to our Most Vulnerable: Henry Schein Supports UBC Geriatric Dentistry Program
The COVID-19 pandemic has shed a light on the fragility and limitations of our global health systems, particularly for our vulnerable senior populations. When COVID-19 … more
Dentist Sounds Alarm as Burnaby Care Home Closes In-House Clinic
A dentist is worried the closure of her twice-weekly clinic at a Burnaby long-term care home will lead to a decline in overall health for … more
Low-Income Seniors Hopeful as Free Dental Care Program Rolls Out in Niagara
A dentist appointment can be a less than pleasant note in the calendar, but Maria Grisonich can’t wait to take a seat in the chair … more
Hamilton Could be Operating Two Dental Buses to Provide Oral Care to Low Income Seniors Across City
As poverty levels expand into suburban and rural areas of Hamilton, public health staff acknowledge they need to “re-think” how a new dental health bus … more
Middlesex County Bares Teeth at Province For Not Funding Strathroy Seniors Dental Clinic
They’ve chewed it over, and they’re not biting. Middlesex County wants the province to reverse a decision not to fund a seniors dental clinic in … more
Ontario To Spend $90M Yearly On Free Dental Care For Low-Income Seniors
The Doug Ford government says it will spend $90 million annually to provide free routine dental care to low-income seniors in Ontario. Premier Doug Ford, Health … more
Hamilton Nets $2.24 Million In Province’s Dental Program For Low-Income Seniors
Hamilton will receive $2.24 million from the Ontario government to ramp up dental care for older, low-income residents. The funding will allow roughly 4,300 seniors … more
Lack Of Toothbrushing For Seniors In Nursing Homes Is A Serious Health Risk
Elderly people in nursing homes often go without a good toothbrushing. While it might be icky to imagine the horrible way that feels to the … more
Niagara Seniors Dental Program ‘Step In Right Direction’
Thousands of seniors in Niagara might soon benefit from a new program providing them with dental care they otherwise couldn’t afford, despite concerns that too … more
Dental Health Needs Of Seniors Examined In New Survey By Thunder Bay Public Health Unit
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is inviting people aged 65 and older, living in the northwestern Ontario city and surrounding area, to participate in … more
Quebec Election: Liberals Pledge Free Dental Care for Teens, Seniors
Liberal leader Philippe Couillard has promised to extend free dental care to children 16 and younger and to low-revenue seniors, continuing the party’s campaign theme … more
Canadian Seniors Can’t Afford Basic Dental Care
Leslie Arlene Henderson has lost multiple teeth. She can’t remember the last time she had major dental work. And for the last year, she’s been in … more
Tailored Dental Care is Improving Seniors’ Oral Health
A tailored preventive oral health intervention significantly improved the cleanliness of teeth and dentures among elderly home care clients. In addition, functional ability and cognitive … more