Oral Health, Total Health is more than an organization—it’s a movement that touches hearts, thoughts and actions; a movement that instills the realization that every dentist, dental hygienist and careworker can make a difference for persons with special needs,” says Dr. Alison Sigal, president and founder of OHTH and dental resident at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. “Through a unified effort, we can live in a world where all persons regardless of their disabilities have universal access to oral health care.” …

Radio Interview between host, Cam Wells and guest, Dr. Alison Sigal, President & Founder of Oral Health, Total Health regarding the current status and future aspirations of OHTH. Select to view LINK and listen to this radio interview.

With their final exams just completed, fourteen Schulich Dentistry students pulled together supplies and ventured off to the N’Amerind Friendship Centre in the community to provide dental education and care to young children and their families. They did this as part of the Oral Health Total Health program, under the guidance of Dr. Hatibovic-Kofman, Division Chair, Orthodontics and Paediatrics.

Congratulations to our Schulich Dentistry students who helped organize Sharing Smiles Day 2013, held Saturday, April 20. The event was a success with more than 120 volunteers, including students, faculty, dentists and hygienists from the community, as well as 80 participants with special needs (many from Community Living London).

By Shobhita Sharma, Londoner Students at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry participated in the annual Sharing Smiles Day Apr.20.
“It helps build relationships, break barriers and create a commitment to improving access,” said Kathleen Martin a second year dentistry student who helped organize the event at Western. Sharing Smiles Day is national event through the Oral Health, Total Health (OHTH) — a nation-wide student led non-profit. On this day, dental students offer their services to persons with special needs.

Connie Smith from Always Good News with reporter Greg Howe capture Sharing Smiles Day 2011 in Oakville with the University of Toronto Dental students, George Brown Dental Hygiene students and persons with special needs from various community centers!