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St George’s oral health clinic reopens

Alva Solomon
Updated: Oct 08, 2024 10:56 AM
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Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, is joined by Denise Samuel, dental assistant, Meleka Daley, dental officer, Joy Pickstock, chief dental officer, Althea Dennis, dental hygienist and Rosemary Eve, receptionist (Photograph courtesy of the Government of Bermuda)

The Government has announced the reopening of the oral health clinic at the St George’s Health Centre.

The facility on Old Military Road offers preventive, restorative and curative oral health services to children aged 18 years and under.

The services are also offered to seniors 65 and over as well as priority groups including people in congregate settings and those who are uninsured.

Dental services will be provided at the centre on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8.45am to 4.30pm and on Fridays from 8.45am to 1pm.

Staff of the clinic following its reopening (Photograph courtesy of the Government of Bermuda)

Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, said the facility was temporarily closed for 12 months while the ministry worked to recruit qualified dentists.

She added: “We appreciate the public's understanding and patience as we navigated a period of staffing changes.

Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, shares a moment with staff of the facility (Photograph courtesy of the Government of Bermuda)

“We are pleased to announce that the clinic will now reopen and return to full operation.”

• Call the clinic on 297-8200 or for more information visit gov.bm/dental-health

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Published October 08, 2024 at 10:56 am (Updated October 08, 2024 at 10:56 am)

St George’s oral health clinic reopens

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