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The tools used in body art services (including tattoos, body piercing and micro-pigmentation – also known as “permanent makeup”) and salon services (including manicures and pedicures) often come into contact with blood and other bodily fluids. This increases the risk for transmitting serious…
Tooth decay (cavities) in baby (primary) teeth is the most common chronic disease affecting children in Canada. Healthy teeth and gums are important as a child grows to help them develop good speech, healthy eating habits, good social skills and to keep a place for adult teeth as they grow in.
The…
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Baby Teeth are Important
Caregiver wiping baby's gums with a soft cloth…
Attention all Seniors eligible for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program dental providers are now open.To apply for the program or in the event of an emergency please call the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s Seniors Dental Care program and we will…
Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) is a government-funded program that provides free dental care for children and youth 17 years old and under. This program covers regular and emergency dental care for eligible children.
Who is Eligible?
Children and youth 17 and under may be eligible if:…
Updated for 2017-2018
January 21, 2019
Use this checklist with families to monitor oral health development in young children 18-36 months old.
Use this form when requesting Health Unit services for children in need of dental care and/or navigation to an oral health care provider. Fax completed forms to (807) 625-2369.
June 24, 2019 - People aged 65 and older living in Thunder Bay and District communities are invited to provide input on their dental health and access to dental health care, by participating in the “Thunder Bay District Health Unit Seniors’ Dental Health Survey”.
In April 2019, the provincial…
February 19, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is now offering free routine dental care services to eligible low-income seniors. These services are available through the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) in collaboration with dental providers in Thunder Bay and District.
“Many…