May 2004

1. PRESENTATION ON DENTAL NEEDS

EXPOSÉ SUR LES BESOINS EN MATIÈRE DE SOINS DENTAIRES

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That Council approve the following Motion that would replace the Motion of 19 February 2004 (Item 2 of HRSSC Report 2A to Council on 10 March 2004 refers), on the same issue:

a. That staff continue to enhance, where possible, all of the existing partnerships to maximize the amount of dental services that can be provided to eligible recipients.

b. That staff participate in initiatives at the federal/provincial/municipal level that would foster the development of a national oral health strategy,

c. That staff continue to provide dental services to residents at the current program levels.

d. That staff update Committee and Council on any progress or changes made at the federal and/or provincial level that impact the level of service currently available to social assistance and low-income residents.

e. That staff report to Committee and Council any emerging trends in utilization of city dental services that could potentially impact the services available.

2. That the City of Ottawa sponsor a resolution to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities recommending a National Dental Care Strategy and that Dr. Burry be directed to draft the resolution and provide background documentation and report back in the fall.

RECOMMANDATIONS DU COMITÉ

1. Que le Conseil approuve la motion ci-après, qui remplacerait celle du 19 février 2004 (point 2 du rapport 2A du CSLSS au Conseil, daté du 10 mars 2004), portant sur la même question :

a. Que le personnel continue d’améliorer, dans la mesure du possible, les partenariats existants, afin de maximiser les services de soins dentaires pouvant être fournis aux bénéficiaires admissibles.

b. Que le personnel prenne part à des initiatives fédérales-provinciales-municipales visant à favoriser l’élaboration d’une stratégie nationale de santé buccodentaire.

c. Que le personnel continue de fournir des services de soins dentaires aux résidents en fonction des niveaux prévus par les programmes actuels.

d. Que le personnel fasse part au Comité et au Conseil des progrès ou changements enregistrés aux paliers fédéral ou provincial qui ont une incidence sur le niveau des services offerts aux bénéficiaires de l’aide sociale et aux résidents à faible revenu.

e. Que le personnel rende compte au Comité et au Conseil des nouvelles tendances dans l’utilisation des services de soins dentaires fournis par la Ville qui pourraient avoir une incidence sur les services disponibles.

2. Que la Ville d’Ottawa parraine la présentation à la Fédération canadienne des municipalités d’une résolution recommandant l’élaboration d’une stratégie nationale de soins dentaires et que le D^r Burry soit chargé de rédiger la résolution et de produire la documentation d’accompagnement, et de faire rapport à l’automne.

Documentation

1. Coordinator report dated 28 June 2004 (ACS2004-CRS-HRS-0015).

2. Extract of Draft Minutes, 17 June 2004.

3. Powerpoint Presentation on Dental Needs

Report to/Rapport au :

Health, Recreation and Social Services Committee

Comité de la santé, des loisirs et des services sociaux

and Council / et au Conseil

28 June 2004 / le 28 juin 2004

Submitted by/Soumis par: Rosemary Nelson,

Coordinator, Health, Recreation and Social Services Committee

Coordonnatrice, Comité de la santé, des loisirs et des services sociaux

Contact Person/Personne ressource : Dr. Aaron Burry, Dental Officer of Health

Dentiste-hygiéniste

(613) 724-4122 x23666., aaron.burry@ottawa.ca

Ref N°: ACS2004-CCS-HRS-0015

SUBJECT:

PRESENTATION ON DENTAL NEEDS

OBJET :

EXPOSÉ SUR LES BESOINS EN MATIÈRE DE SOINS DENTAIRES

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That the Health, Recreation and Social Services Committee recommend that Council approve the following Motion that would replace the Motion of 19 February 2004 (Item 2 of HRSSC Report 2A to Council on 10 March 2004 refers), on the same issue:

a. That staff continue to enhance, where possible, all of the existing partnerships to maximize the amount of dental services that can be provided to eligible recipients.

b. That staff participate in initiatives at the federal/provincial/municipal level that would foster the development of a national oral health strategy,

c. That staff continue to provide dental services to residents at the current program levels.

e. That staff report to Committee and Council any emerging trends in utilization of city dental services that could potentially impact the services available.

RECOMMANDATIONS DU RAPPORT

1. Que le Comité de la santé, des loisirs et des services sociaux (CSLSS) recommande au Conseil d’approuver la motion ci-après, qui remplacerait celle du 19 février 2004 (point 2 du rapport 2A du CSLSS au Conseil, daté du 10 mars 2004), portant sur la même question :

b. Que le personnel prenne part à des initiatives fédérales-provinciales-municipales visant à favoriser l’élaboration d’une stratégie nationale de santé buccodentaire.

c. Que le personnel continue de fournir des services de soins dentaires aux résidents en fonction des niveaux prévus par les programmes actuels.

BACKGROUND

At the 17 June 2004 meeting of the Health, Recreation and Social Services Committee, Dr. Aaron Burry, Dental Officer of Health provided committee with a detailed overview of the departmental response to the Poverty Issues Advisory Committee (PIAC) report dated 19 January 2004, plus an overall indication of dental services in the city. The Committee approved a replacement Motion for the Motion which was approved by Council 10 March 2004 (Item 2 of HRSSC Report 2A refers).

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications with this report.

DISPOSITION

The Coordinator, Health, Recreation and Social Services Committee will inform the PIAC of Council’s decision on this item.

PRESENTATION ON DENTAL NEEDS / EXPOSÉ SUR LES BESOINS EN

MATIÈRE DE SOINS DENTAIRES

ACS2004-CCS-HRS-0015

Dr. Aaron Burry, Dental Officer of Health provided a detailed overview of the departmental response to the Poverty Issues Advisory Committee (PIAC) report of last February, plus an overall indication of dental services in the city. A copy of his presentation is held on file. Dr. Burry presented a Motion for the committee’s consideration, which would essentially replace the original recommendations approved by Council on 10 March 2004.

Councillor Deans proposed that a resolution be forwarded to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), asking them to promote a national dental care strategy. As part of the Motion, staff would be directed to include background information when it is presented to the FCM.

In response to a question posed by Councillor Cullen about similar services being offered in other regions, Dr. Burry advised that while not all regions do not have dental clinics, many of the Oral Health Coalitions are trying to establish some basic services across the province. The first step in such an investment, however, is the funding. The councillor asked that staff provide committee members with information in regards to the City’s involvement in the Oral Health Coalition, including it’s membership and activities.

When asked what type of funding is being spent on education, Dr. Burry advised that there are screening programs in schools, including two positions for essential dental health promotion who meet with teachers and provide resources on how to get the information across. The councillor believed that education is the key to ensuring good dental health and recognized that funding would definitely be needed in schools to educate students and parents alike.

Linda Lalonde, Chair, Poverty Issues Advisory Committee acknowledged the City’s commitment to dental care. She was shocked to learn from the staff presentation that participation of aboriginal peoples in dental care is about 1/3, but it is less than that for people living in poverty. The PIAC supports the Motion being brought forward and the need to continue to advocate at the senior levels.

Moved by A. Cullen

That the Health, Recreation and Social Services Committee recommend that Council approve the following Motion that would replace the Motion of 19 February 2004 (Item 2 of HRSSC Report 2A to Council on 10 March 2004 refers), on the same issue:

1. That staff continue to enhance, where possible, all of the existing partnerships to maximize the amount of dental services that can be provided to eligible recipients.

2. That staff participate in initiatives at the federal/provincial/municipal level that would foster the development of a national oral health strategy,

3. That staff continue to provide dental services to residents at the current program levels.

4. That staff update Committee and Council on any progress or changes made at the federal and/or provincial level that impact the level of service currently available to social assistance and low-income residents.

5. That staff report to Committee and Council any emerging trends in utilization of city dental services that could potentially impact the services available.

CARRIED

Moved by D. Deans

That the City of Ottawa sponsor a resolution to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities recommending a National Dental Care Strategy and that Dr. Burry be directed to draft the resolution and provide background documentation and report back in the fall.

CARRIED

Councillor Cullen asked that the staff presentation be included as background when the report rises to Council.