Dental health forum explains link between income and oral health

It’s not a secret there is a connection between an individual’s dental health and his or her overall health. According to Dr. Carlos Quinonez, associate professor and director of the Dental Health Specialty Training program at the University of Toronto, there is a direct link between a person’s income and his or her oral health. Quinonez spoke about the ways to reduce the oral health care gap between the rich and the poor during a dental health forum hosted by Bridges Community Health Centre at the Clarion Hotel in Fort Erie. There is a growing gap between families and individuals with low incomes when compared to a person or a family with a large income, Quinonez told about 30 people who attended the forum. ” To view more on this article or other articles please click here.  Dental health forum explains link between income and oral health.….. and more