COHI is a community driven early childhood caries prevention and dental education program that strives to improve and promote optimal oral and overall health utilizing a culturally safe and trauma informed care approach. Our Registered Dental Hygienists and a community-based COHI Aide deliver the program in the ten Anishinaabekang Communities of the Southern Treaty #3 Territory.
The COHI Aide is a community member hired by the community to support the dental professional and provide some COHI services independently
Services Provided:
Dental Screenings
A COHI professional checks the health of the child's teeth, gums, and mouth.
BENEFITS:
A fun gentle way for children to be introduced to oral health care, identifies if a child needs to see a dentist for immediate oral health care.
Fluoride Varnish Applications
A protective coating that is painted on a child’s teeth to make the enamel stronger. It helps to prevent new cavities from forming and may slow or stop existing decay from getting worse.
BENEFITS:
Helps prevent cavities, quick and easy to apply, safe to use with young children and pleasant tasting.
Dental Sealants
Thin plastic coatings that are applied to the chewing surfaces of baby and adult teeth.
BENEFITS:
Create a protective barrier on teeth, effective in helping to prevent tooth decay, and are easy to apply.
Dental Cleanings
The removal of plaque and tarter buildup from teeth to help keep teeth and gums healthy.
BENEFITS:
Removal of potentially harmful oral bacteria in an effort to prevent tooth decay, gingivitis, bad breath, and promote good oral health for overall health.
Silver Diamine Fluoride
A liquid used on cavities to arrest tooth decay. In some cases it is now possible to use an atraumatic, non-invasive treatment to stop the caries process.
BENEFITS:
Arrests the progress of an already formed cavity in permanent and primary teeth. The silver ions act as an antimicrobial agent against the caries, while the
fluoride ion acts to prevent further demineralization.
Temporary Fillings
Small temporary fillings which do not require freezing that are applied to teeth that have cavities.
BENEFITS:
Stop teeth from decaying further until client can see a dentist for permanent treatment.
Prenatal Oral Health Education
School and Classroom Presentations and Education
into the classroom
Accessing services:
Who is eligible?
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