Sask. Polytech in Regina provides free dental care for Ukrainian immigrants
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The day involved presentations by nursing students on different health topics, table clinics about smoking and nutrition, and oral hygiene instruction.
New Ukrainian immigrants were offered free dental care and wellness strategies at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus in Regina on Saturday with the help of over 160 students and volunteers.
Each year, the campus chooses a different group of people in need for its health and wellness day.
The day included presentations by nursing students on different health topics, table clinics about smoking and nutrition, and oral hygiene instruction.
“We’re just trying to eliminate barriers for them so Canada can be as comfortable as possible,” said Robin McKay Ganshorn, dental clinic programmer for Sask. Polytechnic.
“Watching the clients get what they need and watching my students grow as they participate in this project is super rewarding for me and also being able to create partnerships with organizations in the city is fantastic.”
The event involved approximately 70 patients on Saturday. For many, it was the first time having their teeth cleaned since they moved to Canada.
The day’s events also help students practice what they have learned.
Third year dental student Claire Fischer said the day gives clients the opportunity to learn about available access to different health-care programs in Canada.
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