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New Report from National Center for Health Statistics Emphasizes Need for Improvement in Preventive Oral Health Care
by American Dental Hygienists' AssociationThe ADHA agrees that the outcomes found in a newly released NCHS report underscore the need to increase and improve preventive measures to reduce incidence of dental caries. A recently released National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) data brief details…
Your eyes and your gums
by Kahaliah RichardsA new study reports that gum disease is an independent risk factor for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at mid life. The study showed those adults between 40 and 60 years of age suffering from periodontal disease, had double the risk…
Canadian Dental Hygienists Support Improved Health Services to Remote First Nations Communities
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to see that the 2015 Spring Reports of the Auditor General of Canada focus on the critical issue of access to health services and medical transportation for remote First Nations communities. This…
ADHA Supports New Community Water Fluoridation Recommendation Issued by U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
by Oral HealthContinued use of community water fluoridation aligns directly with the American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s mission to help improve the public’s oral and overall health. Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final Public Health…
Canadian employers focus on chronic diseases (and that means cavities too)
by Kahaliah RichardsThe needs and wants of Canadian employers for healthcare benefits are surely changing. Now, it is all about managing chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, arthritis and obesity. The days of offering a simple drug plan so that employees could…
Where You Read – Dr. Daniel Lee
by Kahaliah RichardsAttached are 2 photos of our recent annual trip in January 2015 to Quesada, Guatemala. This is part of an official Canadian charity (12+ yrs going) called Health Outreach (founded by Dr. Tim Lee, Mississauga), where the volunteers (dentists and…
Your dental hygienist wants you to show off a bigger & healthier smile this April
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)April is Oral Health Month in Canada, and an important part of the celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™), which takes place from April 5–11. Sponsored by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), a national organization representing more than…
Canadian Dental Hygienists Association Supports Federal Investment in Nunavut Health Services
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) applauds the federal government for its $32 million investment in services to address mental health issues, chronic disease, and children’s oral health in Nunavut. This funding aims to improve access to care and reduce…
Does expensive hygiene care work better (?)
by Kahaliah RichardsA recent NY Times article reported that, in an experiment, Parkinson’s patients said an expensive version of a drug worked better than the cheap version of that same drug. Does the same principle apply to hygiene services? Would patients rate…
“They just taught us how to treat teeth.”
by Kahaliah RichardsThis statement comes from a Canadian dentist who admits he feels uncomfortable communicating with his patients about their oral health prospects. He blames his dental school training for his singular focus on the teeth. And no doubt there is also…
Dental Hygienists Celebrate International Women’s Day
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)On March 8, dental hygienists across Canada will join in the worldwide celebration of International Women’s Day. First established in 1911, this annual event commemorates women’s achievements while continuing the call for full gender equality in all facets of life.…
Will OHIP pay for hygiene services?
by Kahaliah RichardsRecently, I received a petition by nurses and hygienists which argued for OHIP payment for hygiene services. It seems the petition was started by nurses who were frustrated with the growing demands of ER patients experiencing dental problems. So, what…
Dental Hygienists Promote Early Detection of Oral Cancer
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)As active supporters of World Cancer Day (February 4), Canada’s dental hygienists remind us that early detection is key to improving treatment outcomes for oral cancer. World Cancer Day unites the global population in the fight against cancer, which claims…
Canadian Dental Hygienists Set to Surpass $400,000 of Donated No-Cost Dental Hygiene Services
by Canadian Dental Hygienists AssociationIn celebration of Heart Month and Valentine’s Day, Registered dental hygienists across Canada are opening their doors and their hearts on Saturday, February 7, to provide no-cost preventive dental hygiene services, including oral cancer screenings, as part of a national…
Colgate-Palmolive and CDHA Award 20 Academic Admission Scholarships to Dental Hygiene Students
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)& Colgate-PalmoliveAs part of its ongoing efforts to support the education of dental hygiene professionals, Colgate-Palmolive has established anannual academic admission scholarship, administered in partnership with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), to assist students enrolled in dental hygiene programs. The…
American Academy of Periodontology to Host Technology-focused Conference in Chicago
by American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)Dental team collaboration, shared learning are among event highlights The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) will host its annual Spring Conference at the Hilton Chicago on May 2-3, 2015. This year’s theme, “Embracing Technology to Enhance Your Clinical Practice,” will…
Sooner or Later, Everybody Quits: Dental Hygienists Urge You to Quit Smoking
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)During National Non-Smoking Week (January 18–24), one of Canada’s longest running health promotion initiatives, dental hygienists will remind all Canadians of the need to eliminate tobacco use for better oral and overall health. While most people know that tobacco use…
Dental Hygienists Advise: Make 2015 Your Year for Improved Oral Health
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)The start of a new year is a perfect time to set new personal and professional goals. While many of us focus on self-improvement after the holidays, dental hygienists remind Canadians not to overlook oral health when making choices about…
Canadian Dental Hygienists Association Supports the Inuit Oral Health Action Plan
by Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)Healthier teeth are leading to healthier lives across Inuit Nunangat, thanks to Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami’s continued commitment to oral health. The latest initiative of Healthy Teeth, Healthy Lives: The Inuit Oral Health Action Plan saw the distribution of Inuit-specific handouts…
RDH eVillage Salary Survey, part 4: Most common hourly rates for hygienists in 39 states
by Dentistry IQThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is sticking to its 2012 forecasts that more than 60,000 jobs will be added to the dental hygiene workforce during the next seven years, prompting a number of websites to paint a rosy future…