Left to right - Dr. Dent, Dentist for the Health Unit Dental Clinic, Art Contest- First Place winners, from left to right: Samuel 17 years, Brianna 12 years, Sahara 11 years, Abigail 6 years, Dr.
Left to right - Dr. Dent, Dentist for the Health Unit Dental Clinic, Art Contest- First Place winners, from left to right: Samuel 17 years, Brianna 12 years, Sahara 11 years, Abigail 6 years, Dr. Chirico, MOH for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit.
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit News Release
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The Health Unit’s new Dental Clinic has “decked the walls” with children’s artwork and filled the clinic with hundreds of clients!
The Dental Clinic, located at 700 Cassells Street in North Bay, now showcases colorful artwork submitted by children who received dental care at the clinic. An art contest, which ran from August to October, invited artwork submissions depicting positive oral health messages from clients aged 4 to 17 years. While all artists received a special thank you gift, the artists of the top 20 submissions were recognized with special prizes, including the opportunity to have their artwork mounted and displayed at the Health Unit’s Dental Clinic.
Since opening June 8, 2011, the Dental Clinic has provided dental services to 389 children for an average of 3 appointments each. The clinic for children and youth who are 17 years of age and younger, provides full dental treatment for those eligible under the Healthy Smiles Ontario Program, Children in Need of Treatment Program or other income support programs. Services include regular visits to a dentist or registered dental hygienist, check-ups, fillings, x-rays and more.
For information about eligibility requirements, please call the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit at 705-474-1400, ext. 2468, or 1-800-563-2808. Information is also available at www.healthunit.biz. Quote
“I’m so proud of all the children who created such amazing art pieces demonstrating their knowledge about oral health. Their artwork has truly ‘decked our walls’ with color and cheer! The patients that I care for are just wonderful and it gives me great pleasure to be part of the Health Unit’s Dental Clinic!” - Dr. Melissa Dent, Dentist for the Health Unit Dental Clinic
Quick Facts
Tooth decay is one of the most common diseases in children.
Many oral diseases, including tooth decay are preventable. If found and treated early, they can be controlled.
Canadian children lose one million schools days each year due to dental problems or dental care.
