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Paid Oral Health for Total Health: The Integral Role of the Dental Hygienist
by Jennifer Turner, Director of Hygiene Programs at dentalcorpDespite its integral function in the field of oral health care, many are unaware that the role of the dental hygienist goes beyond cleaning teeth. In celebration of National Dental Hygienists Week this April, we take a closer look at…
A Healthy Mouth – A Healthier Heart
by Lorraine Gambacourt, RDHThe Surprising Link Between Your Teeth, Real Food, and Life-Changing Natural Health It is said that awareness is the key to change. Awareness however, is simply not enough. We must take the new knowledge learned and actually do something…
Cases of Oral Cancers Caused by HPV Rapidly Increasing
by The Canadian PressThe proportion of oral cancers caused by the human papillomavirus has risen significantly in Canada, say researchers, who suggest the infection is now behind an estimated three-quarters of all such malignancies. In a cross-Canada study, published Monday in the Canadian Medical…
Good Oral Health Seen as Important Factor in Improving Seniors’ Lives
by The Gerontological Society of America, EurekAlert!Recognizing oral health as an essential element of healthy aging, The Gerontological Society of America has released a new white paper — “Interprofessional Solutions for Improving Oral Health in Older Adults: Addressing Access Barriers, Creating Oral Health Champions” — that makes six specific recommendations…
UPDATE: Dental Clinic Facing Legal Challenges After Health Issues
by Ryan Flanagan, CTV KitchenerThere’s still no word on when a Guelph dental clinic closed for the past three weeks due to sterilization issues will reopen – and now it’s facing a legal challenge as well. The Eramosa Road practice known as both Guelph…
Teeth Grinding May Be a Sign of Bullying Problems
by BBC News HealthAn oral health charity said parents and schools should be aware of the problem, which can also affect adults who are stressed and anxious. Teeth-grinding can lead to headaches, worn-down teeth and disrupted sleep – and it appears to be…
“Super-Gonorrhoea” Spreading Due to Unsafe Oral Sex
by Alison Millington, Business InsiderThe World Health Organization has warned that cases of untreatable, antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea are on the rise due to unsafe oral sex and a decline in condom use. Data from 77 countries showed that when someone contracts the common sexually-transmitted infection…
Guelph Practice’s Patients Urged to Get HIV Testing
by CTVNews.ca StaffPatients at a Guelph dental practice are being urged to get tested for HIV and other serious infections over concerns some dental instruments at the clinic were not being sterilized properly. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced Friday that they were sending letters…
Patients from Burlington Dental Clinic Need Infectious Disease Testing
by Anthony Urciuoli, Global NewsThe Halton Regional Health Department says 9,000 past and current patients of a Burlington dental clinic should get tested for infectious diseases. On June 9 the department identified that clients who received dental services at Upper Middle Dental operated by…
Ontario Government Pushed to Offer More Dental Care Access
by Valerie MacDonald, Northumberland TodayA petition from the local health unit calling for the Ontario government to provide more dental care to adults and seniors in need has been presented to Queen’s Park by Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi. Delaying expansion of dental care…
Dramatic Need for Change in Rural Communities’ Access to Dental Care
by PR NewswireThe DentaQuest Institute, a national nonprofit dedicated to promoting optimal oral health through efficient, effective and high-quality care, today issued its new white paper, “MORE Care: Narrowing the Rural Interprofessional Oral Health Care Gap.” Developed by five authors and reviewed…
PST on Insurance Premiums Could Limit Dental Care Access
by CBC NewsDental hygienists raised concerns that adding the PST to health insurance premiums will reduce access to dental care in Saskatchewan at a meeting with MLAs in Regina on Monday. The Saskatchewan Dental Hygienists Association organized the meeting to enlighten MLAs on…
It’s Oral Cancer Awareness Month – Spread the Word!
by Vigilant BiosciencesRead more about Oral Cancer Awareness Month in our News section – click here for more.
Serious Infections May Have Been Spread in Unlicensed Dental Office
by Eva Ferguson, Calgary HeraldAfter shutting down an unlicensed dental office in a southwest residence last week, Alberta Health Services is asking anyone who received services there to be tested for several serious viruses, including HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. “Our investigation has…
“Oral Health for Total Health” Focused During Dental Hygienists Week
by Canadian Dental Hygienists AssociationNational Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™) takes place from April 8‒14 as part of oral health month in Canada. During that week, which emphasizes “Oral Health for Total Health,” dental hygienists remind us all that taking care of our mouth, teeth,…
Good Dental Hygiene and Nutritious Diet are Directly Linked
by Canadian Dental Hygienists AssociationDuring National Nutrition Month this March, dental hygienists—your partners in prevention—remind everyone of the important link between proper nutrition and oral health. Dental hygienists see first-hand how poor diet and nutrition can affect a person’s oral and overall health. Foods…
Global Survey Releases Truth About Public’s Oral Health Habits
by World Oral Heatlh DayToday on World Oral Health Day, FDI World Dental Federation is myth busting what people around the world believe to be good oral health practices, encouraging them to become better informed and take action. Oral health is integral to our…
National Dental Hygienists Week (NDHW) is April 8-14
by Canadian Dental Hygienists AssociationNational Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™) takes place from April 8‒14 as part of oral health month in Canada. During that week, which emphasizes “Oral Health for Total Health,” dental hygienists remind us all that taking care of our mouth, teeth,…
Australian Adults’ Oral Health Under Review in 2017
by Sarah Wiedersehn, Australian Associated PressThe first national study of oral health will examine the gums and teeth of 15,000 Australians during the next 12 months. Launched on Tuesday, the $5.8 million study will be conducted by researchers at the Australian Research Centre for Population…
Health Smiles Ontario Serving Dental Care to 85,000 Children
by Dominik Kurek, York GuardianYou’ve heard it before, and you’ll hear it again: you have to take care of your teeth and see your dentist. But, if you don’t have dental coverage, an appointment to see the dentist can get pretty expensive. So, Ontario…