It feels great to have clean teeth, but not possible for some low-income families.
So this Saturday, Canadore College’s Dental Hygiene students will be working alongside registered dental hygienists to provide free oral care.
The "Gift from the Heart" initiative is a nation-wide campaign focused on delivering services to members of the public who are under-serviced, neglected, without dental insurance, or on a fixed income.
“What’s in your mouth says a lot about your overall health,” said Claire Barker, coordinator and professor in the dental hygiene program. “Oral health plays an important part in being able to detect early signs and symptoms to some of the most dangerous diseases. Visiting a dental hygienist regularly can save lives.”
The campaign was founded in the spirit of registered dental hygienists giving back to the community at no cost.
Nearly 30 second- and third-year dental hygiene students, staff and faculty are volunteering with a local dentist and 10 registered dental hygienists from the community in order to provide free services to approximately 20 pre-booked clients.
Students regularly offer free dental hygiene services to the general public in Canadore’s in-house dental hygiene clinic as a part of their skills training as a part of a three-year advanced diploma.
Interested?
Date: Saturday, April 8,
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Dental Hygiene Clinic (Room C320), College Drive Campus, 100 College Drive, North Bay, Ont.
