Ottawa\u0027s new dental plan will benefit some British Columbians, but details are slim so far — including how it will help the most vulnerable.
in March, citing the fact that demand for the dental benefit for children under 12 grew faster than expected since December.may not be enough dental hygienists and dental assistants
Brondani is worried the people who will need this help the most may be unable to take advantage of it because they are consumed with more pressing needs, such as how to feed or house their children. Some, especially those who have faced trauma, will visit the van two or three times before they’ll consent to letting Thordarson help. She takes it slowly, building up rapport until they are comfortable. And she would never give them unrealistic advice, such as flossing every day, as that would be too big a leap given their circumstances.
“It’s not just about providing services for them on the van. It’s also setting up the opportunities for them to get treatment in the future, giving them connections,” said Hanshil Jhuboo, a coordinator of Fraser Health’s mobile public health units, who works with Thordarson on the van. The van has also repeatedly visited students at an alternative school in Coquitlam, where a grateful teacher has asked Thordarson — who has a warm, friendly personality — to speak with teens about issues that go beyond dental, if they are willing.Article content
Johnson, who graduated from Langley’s R.E. Mountain Secondary last June, works at a dog daycare, and plans to take courses to become a certified dog trainer. During Grade 12, after meeting Thordarson, she was connected with the Children’s Ministry, which paid for an apartment for her.Article content
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