St. Joe’s studying preventative dental services for high-risk patients

St. Joseph’s health system is launching a new study to determine if it’s feasible to deliver preventative dental services to high-risk patients in its home care program. The study is in collaboration with CHX Technologies.

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A member of the existing home and community care team will visit the patient at home and administer the treatment.

The treatment involves applying Prevora, an antiseptic coating to all surfaces of the teeth, up to and including the gum line. The patient’s oral health will then be monitored for about six months.

St. Joe’s and CHX Technologies are looking to enroll 30 patients with COPD or congestive heart failure.

You must be enrolled in St. Joseph’s Integrated Comprehensive Care program to qualify. For more information, email innovation@stjoes.ca.

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