Closing Canada’s Smile Gap

There's an oral health crisis across Indigenous communities In Canada

#ClosingCanadasSmileGap

Indigenous youth are disproportionately affected

Kids in Indigenous communities are 3x more likely to have cavities* compared to kids in the rest of Canada. There are many reasons for this inequality, from access to basic supplies to distance from dental centres. That’s why Crest and Oral B are partnering with Indigenous leaders to improve both access and education. Hear from one of those partners, Dr. Sheri McKinstry, on the challenges she faced, and what we’re doing together to close the smile gap.

*Source: J Can Dent Assoc 2012;78:C143

Meet the Artist:

The beautiful artwork featured as part of this initiative was created by Alanah Astehtsi Otsistohkwa (Morningstar) Jewell (she/her), a mixed French-First Nations artist. Follow her at Morning Star Designs.