CBC Manitoba: Manitoba dental school clinics preparing for fewer clients

Fiona Odlum — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:10:41 +0000

Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis, Dean in the school of dentistry at the University of Manitoba, tells host Faith Fundal, about how the national Dental Care Plan might affect how many people go to their school clinics.

To listen to the full conversation, please visit CBC Manitoba, Up to Speed.

Global News Winnipeg: Winnipeg dental program serving inner-city youth marks 25 years

Fiona Odlum — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:27:45 +0000

A Winnipeg initiative is celebrating 25 years of helping inner-city youth keep their chompers healthy.

The Cholakis Dental Group: Kids Dental Outreach Program — a partnership between the University of Manitoba (UM) and Winnipeg School Division (WSD) — runs on Fridays during the school year, offering free care for children in the WSD under 18-years-old.

Dr. James Ksionzyk, director of undergraduate pediatric dentistry at UM, said hundreds of youth come to the clinic annually for crowns, fillings, extractions, and other services.

To read the full story, please visit Global News Winnipeg.

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CBC Manitoba: Manitoba dental school clinics preparing for fewer clients

Global News Winnipeg: Winnipeg dental program serving inner-city youth marks 25 years