Cavities
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Regina city council to discuss adding fluoridation to water in AugustCommunity water fluoridation programs currently exist in the cities of Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Lethbridge, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa and Winnipeg among others.HealthJul 15, 2021
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Medical officer of health to pitch continued use of fluoride before committeeThe local health unit expects kids would experience at least 40,000 more cavities if the city stopped water fluoridation.HealthJan 31, 2019
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Nova Scotia government expands dental coverage for kids 14 and youngerThe province says kids will now be eligible for molar sealants and an annual fluoride treatment under the Children's Oral Health Program.HealthJan 16, 2019
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36 per cent of Nova Scotia children have cavities by age 6: reportThe study on oral health by Nova Scotia's dentists also says that there are currently 500 children waiting for consultation or treatment of a dental issue at the IWK children's hospital.CanadaApr 5, 2017
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Here’s why Canadian and U.S. dentists say you should keep flossingDespite a major in-depth investigation that found little evidence flossing prevents cavities and gum disease, dentists in Canada and the U.S. are standing by the daily oral hygiene practice.CanadaAug 3, 2016
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