Posts Tagged ‘Saskatchewan oral health’
Saskatchewan Government Aims to Improve Oral Health Among Children
The Saskatchewan government is aiming to improve access to oral health services for children. Ministers are working to try and improve access to dental care in order to reduce rates of decay and improve standards of oral health among children in the area. There are also plans to improve oral healthcare for pregnant women and […]
Tooth decay becoming an epidemic in Saskatchewan
Dental experts in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan have warned against an epidemic of oral health problems, including tooth decay. Rates of decay amongst children have been steadily increasing since 1993. The percentage of children with cavities has increased from 20 percent in 1993-1994 to 27.5 percent in 2008-2009. Dr Gary Uswak, dean of the […]
