Dental Debridement 

Professional scaling and root planning is instrumental in removing bacteria biofilms (plaque & calculus) above and below the gum line that can contribute to periodontal disease (gum and bone disease), tooth decay, and tooth loss. Generally, preventive dental debridement is recommended every three months for elders living in long term care, specifically those who face medical, physical and/or cognitive challenges and consequently, have challenges with effective daily oral care. 

Oral Disease Management 

Fluoride varnish application is a safe and evidence based treatment to help in arrest and prevent dental decay and hypersensitivity. The recommendation of other therapeutic products and treatments may also be necessary to better manage oral disease.  

Silver Diamine Fluoride

Silver diamine fluoirde (SDF) is a topical medication to help treat and prevent dental decay and relieve dental hypersensitivity. SDF is especially effective in managing dental decay in elders unable to undergo invasive dental procedures.

Interim Stabilization Therapy

Interim stabilization therapy (IST) is a temporary restorative procedure that is a therapeutic intervention used to free an individual from tooth pain and prevent further tooth decay until it can be addressed by a dentist.  IST helps to arrests dental decay through a therapeutic release of fluoride. The procedure is non-invasive and does not require anesthetic.

Denture Care

Dentures can harbour numerous bacteria biofilms that can contribute to oral conditions such as thrush and denture stomatitis. Denture cleaning and proper daily care is instrumental in ensuring long term comfort and health for individuals.

Oral Health Education

Education is foundational in understanding how oral disease is prevented and perceived. We take great pride in educating individuals, staff, and families on the importance of preventive therapy and effective daily oral self care guided by current evidence based research.