Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
Site: Windsor - Ouellette Ave
Service: Oral Health & Healthy Smiles Ontario
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: WIN2001 | Last Modified: 21 Nov 2019 | Last Full Update: 21 Nov 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Dental Health Team Windsor: 519-258-2146 ext 1199 Dental Health Team Leamington Satellite Office: 519-326-5716 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-5822 |
| Fax | 519-258-2531 |
| dental@wechu.org | |
| Website | www.wechu.org |
| Primary Contact | Kim Casier, Oral Health Manager, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit; Phone: ext 1135 |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | * Administers dental coverage programs for qualifying children and youth * Offers no-cost direct dental treatment services to program clients * Offers low-cost dental cleanings to qualifying children * Provides oral screenings and education to schools and community partners Baby Oral Health Program (BOHP) The BOHP provides free screening for all infants and children, in Windsor-Essex County. A screening by a public health dental hygienist includes: * Check for cavities. * Chat about a healthy mouth and teeth. * Fluoride treatment at no cost, if needed. * To book a free screening for your infant or toddler, or to find out if you qualify for Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO), call our Dental Health Team. Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) Program * Eligible children and youth can receive no-cost dental treatment at the Health Unit or from a community dentist participating in the program * Healthy Smiles Ontario covers regular checkups, preventive care and treatment. For a comprehensive list of Dental Programs available through the Health Unit Click Here |
| Hours | The Windsor Dental Clinic is open: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 8:00 pm (open during the lunch hour) The Leamington Dental Clinic is open: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed 12 noon-1 pm) |
| Areas Served | Essex County ; Windsor |
| Eligibility | Ages: 17 year(s) and under Children 17 and under may be eligible if: * They are residents of Ontario and; * They are members of a household that meets the income eligibility requirements * Baby Oral Health Program: Infants and Children up to 4 yrs of age * Click Here for further information on Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) |
| Application | * Dental screening at the Health Unit or school is required to determine eligibility * Referrals accepted from social service agencies, schools, self-referral How to apply for the Health Smiles Ontario Program * Call the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit OR * Visit www.ontario.ca/healthysmiles OR * Call the ServiceOntario INFOline toll-free at 1-844-296-6306 or ServiceOntario TTY toll-free: 1-800-387-5559. . |
| Languages | English ; Arabic ; Interpretive Services - Limited translation upon request |
| Fees | None |
| Agency Information | |
| Primary Executive | Theresa Marentette, CEO |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Windsor |
| Address & Map | 1005 Ouellette Ave Windsor, ON N9A 4J8 |
| Intersection | Ouellette Ave and Erie St |
| Bus Routes | Transway 1A ; Transway 1C ; Central 3 ; Ottawa 4 ; Dougall 6 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking, Washroom and Entrance |