Dental Health of Adults and Seniors in Windsor-Essex Survey Results 2018
Good dental health is important to overall health and well-being; good dental hygiene habits and regular dental checkups help to prevent dental health issues.
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Dental Health of Adults and Seniors in Windsor-Essex Survey Results 2018
Good dental health is important to overall health and well-being; good dental hygiene habits and regular dental checkups help to prevent dental health issues.
News Release: Vote for Health: Municipal Candidates Views on Local Health Issues
Published:
Friday, October 5
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has posted responses from the ‘Vote for Health’ survey on it’s website. This voluntary survey was distributed to all council and mayoral candidates running in the upcoming 2018 municipal election.
Vote for Health
Municipal governments and elected councilors shape the health of communities through the design and delivery of policies, programs and services. Working with partners and decision makers to achieve these outcomes is a key priority of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit.
A Tale of Two Countries: Access to Oral Health Care in Canada and the U.S.A.
Date: Friday, October 12, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Fogolar Furlan Club 1800 North Service Rd, Windsor
Oral Health 2018 Report
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is pleased to present the Oral Health 2018 Report. Oral health is vital to general health and overall well-being at every stage of life.
Dental Health Resources
As a teacher/educator, you are in a unique position to provide the education, guidance, and motivation necessary to help your students establish positive oral health habits. Resources to support the elementary school oral health curriculum can be found here.
Healthy Smiles Ontario
Healthy Smiles Ontario is a government-funded dental program that provides free preventive, routine, and emergency dental services for children and youth 17 years old and under who qualify.
Oral Health
Our Dental Health Department includes dentists, registered dental hygienists, dental assistants, oral health clerks, a health promotion specialist, and a program manager.
We have a dental clinic located at our Windsor and Leamington locations.
Dental Health offers programs and services to our community including:
Baby Oral Health Program (BOHP)
Baby teeth matter! Health Canada, the Canadian Dental Association, and the Canadian Pediatric Society recommend children see a dentist by their first birthday, even before they have all of their teeth.