Children in Need of Treatment (CINOT) is a dental program paid for by the province of Ontario and managed locally by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit.

How does CINOT work?

Each year, children in every school will have a dental screening done by the Preventive Dentistry Team from the Health Unit. Parents/guardians will be notified of any visible conditions that require urgent care.

Depending on the child's need, dental treatment will be provided by a dentist or a dental health professional at the Health Unit.

Who can use CINOT?

Babies, children and teens under the age of 18 may be eligible for the program if:

• they have tooth pain, bleeding gums, cavities or a mouth injury 
• their parents/guardians do not have any form of dental coverage
• their parents/guardians cannot afford to pay for the necessary dental treatment

What does CINOT pay for?

• X-rays
• Fillings
• Decayed tooth extractions
• Sedation
• Teeth cleaning
• Fluoride treatments
• Sealants
• Individual oral health instruction

What is not paid for by CINOT?

• Braces
• Space maintainers
• Tooth extractions for orthodontic purposes
• Teeth whitening
• Polishing
• Regular check-ups

For more information call 684-5984 (City of Thunder Bay)

or toll-free 1-888-294-6630 ext. 5984 (District of Thunder Bay)