Shinjuku Ward Dental Health Checkup/Dental Health Checkup for Senior Citizens

~ Please use it for the health of your teeth and mouth ~

dental checkup (For those aged 20-75)
Latter-stage elderly dental health checkup (For those aged 76 and over)
* Age as of March 31, 2023

We will start dental health checkups and dental health checkups for the latter-stage elderly from June 1st.

It has become clear that there is a close relationship between gum disease (periodontal disease) and lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes. In addition, the function of the mouth (oral function) is not only related to "eating", but also "talking" and "enriching facial expressions". be connected.
Cavities and periodontal disease are diseases that are difficult to notice by yourself. Take this opportunity to get a checkup and have a family dentist. For those who need nursing care and find it difficult to go to the hospital, you can receive a medical checkup by "visiting".

For those aged 20-75 dental checkup and those over 76 years old Latter-stage elderly dental health checkup can receive

* Latter-stage elderly dental health checkup started in 2021 with the aim of preventing the deterioration of oral functions (oral frailty), which should be noted in the elderly, such as the ability to chew, the function of the lips and tongue, and the function of swallowing.

period

June 1st to December 28th (During consultation hours excluding non-consultation days)

[We ask for your cooperation in preventing the spread of new coronavirus infection]
◎Please make sure that you do not have symptoms such as fever when you visit the doctor.
◎ Please wear a mask except when you have a medical examination.
◎ Please cooperate with the infection prevention of each dental institution.

venue

A designated dental institution in the city. If you are bedridden and unable to go to the hospital, your dentist will visit you at home.
*For information on medical institutions that have foreign language support, please visit the website below.
  Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Institution Information Service Himawari

subject

dental checkup
People aged 20 to 75 living in the city (age as of March 31, 2023)

Latter-stage elderly dental health checkup
Those who live in the city and are 76 years old or older (as of March 31, 2023)

content

dental checkup
[1]Medical interview (a questionnaire will be used to understand the oral cavity and lifestyle habits, etc.)
[2] Oral examination (to check the condition of the teeth and gums, oral hygiene, etc.)
[3] Advice (Advice will be given based on comprehensive judgment)

Latter-stage elderly dental health checkup
[1]Medical interview (a questionnaire will be used to understand the oral cavity and lifestyle habits, etc.)
[2] Oral examination (to check the condition of teeth and gums, and to check oral functions such as chewing power, lip and tongue function, and swallowing function)
[3] Advice (Advice will be given based on comprehensive judgment)

cost

dental checkup
400 yen
Please pay at the medical institution where you consulted.
* The following people are exempt from paying the cost.
[1] People over 70 years old
[2] Households receiving public assistance or support benefits for Japanese remaining in China
[3] Households exempt from special ward tax
*If you are in [3], please submit a consent form to the ward to confirm tax exemption before the examination.

Latter-stage elderly dental health checkup
free

Application

If you do not have the medical examination slip, please contact the following contact information.
(For those aged 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and 70 Dental health checkup consultation slips, etc. and for those aged 76 and 80 Late-stage elderly dental health checkup consultation slips, etc. will be sent at the end of May. )

inquiry

Health Promotion Section, Health Promotion Promotion Section (2nd Branch Government Building, Branch Office, 4th Floor)
Telephone 03-5273-3047 Fax 03-5273-3930
*From June 1, you can also apply online electronically. Please use the page below.

Electronic application service (Electronic application service application page)

Inquiries about this page

Shinjuku ward Health Department - Health Promotion Section
Health Promotion Promotion Section
Phone: 03-5273-3047 FAX: 03-5273-3930

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