to the local public health unit kintal And surrounding areas say their emergency dental treatment funds could run out of money by September.
The charity fund, run by the KFL&A Health Board, provides financial assistance to people aged 18 and over who live in the area. Applicants must show that they do not have insurance coverage and would have financial hardship if they had to pay for treatment.
emergency dental treatment, As listed on the Board’s websiteAnything from pain to swelling or infection can occur.
“This is for individuals who have no other way to pay for their dental care needs,” said Sarah Donnelly, manager of the board’s dental program.
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“In particular, for urgent care needs – pain and infection, and (for) those who do not have access to other funding through a municipal, provincial or federal source.”
The fund is run entirely through community donations, including local dental professionals and board staff, he said.
Donnelly said more than $60,000 was allocated for the fund last year. That number was $30,000 in the first quarter of this year, and at this rate, the fund could be exhausted by September, he said.
“We always welcome new donations to the fund. And the more we have, the more we can give to the community,” Donnelly said. “We know there are individuals who need dental care but can’t afford dental care…we Always open to more donations. If we had more funders, we wouldn’t be in that situation.
In addition to funds, Phase 1 of the federal government’s Canadian Dental Care Plan Launched on 1 May. Senior residents can apply for this plan, which provides dental care benefits to residents who do not have insurance and whose household income is less than $90,000.
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