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Free Oral Health Screening Program
A no-cost preliminary oral health screening visit for eligible seniors in care facilities across Eastern Ontario helping identify unmet dental needs and connecting residents to the care they deserve.
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Identifying Unmet Dental Needs at No Cost to Your Facility
Many seniors in long-term care and retirement settings have dental health needs that go undetected for years. Our Free Oral Health Screening Program gives facilities a simple, low-burden way to understand the dental health status of their residents with no financial commitment required to get started.
A dental hygienist and dental assistant from SMDS visit your facility and conduct brief, non-invasive preliminary oral health screenings for interested residents. Each resident receives a short summary of findings, and your team receives an overview of any residents who may benefit from follow-up care.
HOW IT WORKS
Simple, Low-Burden, and Completely Free
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You Request
Fill in our short form below. We’ll confirm details and schedule a visit time that works for your facility.
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We Visit
Our dental hygienist and dental assistant arrive at your facility at the scheduled time and conduct brief, non-invasive preliminary oral health screenings for consenting residents.
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You Receive Results
Your team receives a summary overview of findings, flagging residents who may benefit from further dental care.
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Next Steps (Optional)
For residents who need follow-up care, we can discuss setting up an ongoing care arrangement at no obligation to your facility.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
What the Screening Covers
Each screening is a brief, non-invasive, preliminary visual oral health screening conducted by a dental hygienist and dental assistant. It is not a dentist examination, diagnosis, or treatment. No dental chair required. No X-rays. No treatment performed at this stage just a preliminary screening of each resident’s oral health status.
Screenings are conducted with resident consent, in their room or a suitable facility space, and are kept comfortable and low-stress for seniors, including those with cognitive or mobility challenges.
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Visual Oral Health Screening
Visual check of teeth, gums, oral tissues, and existing dental work for signs of concern.
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Denture Check
Visual check of existing dentures for fit, condition, and any signs of discomfort or wear.
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Individual Resident Summaries
Each screened resident or their family/POA receives a brief plain-language summary of what was observed.
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Facility Overview Report
A summary for your care team identifying residents who may benefit from follow-up dental care.
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No Obligation to Continue
The screening is provided at no cost and with no expectation or requirement to proceed with further care through SMDS.
Who Is This Program For?
The Free Screening Program is available to care facilities in Eastern Ontario that serve senior residents and are interested in understanding their residents’ oral health needs.
🏠 Long-Term Care Homes
LTC facilities with residents who have limited or no recent access to dental care.
🏡 Retirement Residences
Retirement communities looking to add dental health screening as a resident wellness service.
🛋️ Assisted Living Communities
Any setting where older adults live and may benefit from a preliminary oral health screening.
GET STARTED
Request a Free Screening Visit
Book a brief meeting with our team to discuss scheduling and answer any questions.
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Pick a time that suits you on our online calendar.
Have questions first? Contact our team we’re happy to walk you through the program.
Give Your Residents a Free Preliminary Oral Health Screening
Our Free Screening Program is a simple first step. No financial commitment, no disruption just a preliminary oral health screening for the residents who need it most.
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