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Access to Dental Care

Access to Dental Care. Why should we be concerned?. A Brief Refresher on Dental Disease. Caries – (tooth decay) caused by bacteria using fermentable carbohydrates from diet to produce acid Acid dissolves tooth = cavity. This is what BCHU staff see many times a week….

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Access to Dental Care

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  1. Access to Dental Care Why should we be concerned?

  2. A Brief Refresher on Dental Disease Caries – (tooth decay) • caused by bacteria using fermentable carbohydrates from diet to produce acid • Acid dissolves tooth = cavity

  3. This is what BCHU staff see many times a week…. (Pictures taken from Ministry of Health training slides)

  4. This can change to this Abscess

  5. Infection Poor self-esteem, behaviour and social problems Lost school days and learning problems High risk of decay in adult teeth Untreated Decay Can Lead to:

  6. Adult Problems can be just as bad….. • Fewer sources of help available • Severe problems concentrated in certain populations • $$ and sources of care are both problems “The child is grandfather of the man”

  7. Troublesome Trends in Ontario(System Problems) • Erosion of hospital dental services • Programs axed, Reduced OR time, De-listing of services • Sick Kids, Peterborough • Training / Personnel • Hard to replace aging specialists • Distribution (under serviced areas) • Remuneration Issues • Established public health measures being sacrificed for short term $ gain (not universal)

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