Part of the uniqueness of this region is that Labrador-Grenfell Health is held accountable, in selected parts of the region, for the provision of Dental Services. At selected locations, regular preventive/corrective dental care is provided.
Dental surgery is conducted at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital and emergency services are provided as needed. Promotion of dental health is carried out by dentists and community health professionals throughout the region. Dental services are accessed through appointments. Clients self refer.
In Labrador West, dental services are provided by fee-for-service dentists.
On the North Coast of Labrador, services are provided by the Nunatsiavut Department of Health and Social Development. Labrador-Grenfell Health has an interest in, and considers itself to be a partner in the delivery of these services.
