KENORA—Early childhood tooth decay prevention is the highlight of a program for First Nations children offered by Northwestern Health Unit.
The NWHU Children’s Oral Health Initiative (COHI) is one that focuses on early childhood tooth decay prevention for First Nations children ages 0-7. According to them, COHI, “promotes oral health by preventing toot decay, treating and restoring decayed teeth, and providing education to improve oral health-related behaviour.
Their COHI program aims at reducing the number of First Nations children that require general Anesthesia for dental surgeries.
To learn more about what NWHU dental programs and services for children offer, parents, guardians and caregivers are encouraged to contact their dental team by calling 1-(855)-407-6453 or by emailing them at [email protected]
As an added incentive, NWHU informed all residents that anyone who inquires about their dental programs during the month of April, will be entered into a draw.
