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Dental services for seniors
If you are 65 or older, you can get free dental care at a Toronto Public Health dental clinic if you are eligible.
Dental screenings in seniors’ facilities
Toronto Public Health provides the following services to nursing homes, long-term care facilities, retirement homes and collective living centres:
- Screening of residents for potential dental issues
- Workshops for caregivers and/or independent seniors on the importance of good oral health, disease prevention and other dental health concerns specific to seniors
- Professional cleaning and identification of dentures (denture labelling) for residents in the facility
- Demonstrations on brushing techniques for residents and/or their caregivers
These screenings are organized by the facility, and not all facilities offer this program.
These on-site dental screenings are conducted by dental hygienists, not dentists. The screening can provide an early sign of possible problems that should be looked at more closely. As a follow-up, a Toronto Public Health dentist will visit the facility to assess any residents who have been identified with dental problems. Minor denture adjustments such as tightening or loosening of clasps and relieving denture sores are also done at this time, if required.
How do I organize dental screening in a seniors’ facility?
If you work at a seniors’ facility and want to arrange for a dental screening, please call 311.
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