Managing Oral Health’s Implications For/From Mild Cognitive Impairment
Chances are that you know of someone with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) 1, and/or your practice has some patients at high risk or early signs … more
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienists Encourage Smoke- and Vape-Free Living
Canada’s dental hygienists will mark National Non-Smoking Week (January 20–26) by urging all Canadians to quit smoking and vaping for better oral and overall health. … more
Do You Know a Dental Hygiene Superhero?
Join forces with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) to support our second annual competition to recognize dental hygiene health care superheroes in communities across … more
Canadian Dental Hygienists Start the Cannabis Conversation
The beginning of a new year is a perfect opportunity to make a fresh start and set new personal and professional goals. With the recent … more
Dental Flossing, Other Behaviors Linked with Higher Levels of PFAS in Body
A new study suggests certain types of consumer behaviors, including flossing, contribute to elevated levels in the body of toxic PFAS chemicals. PFAS are water- … more
Hemophilia Patients Show Poor Oral Hygiene, Study Reports
Oral hygiene among children and adults with severe hemophilia is poorer than in healthy controls, a single-center study suggests. The study, “Oral hygiene and dentition status in … more
Gloves Spread Disease and Have Created an Infection Control Dilemma
Introduction Non-sterile clinical gloves are a key component of Standard Precautions. It was envisaged that their use, when there was a risk of direct contact … more
Managing Your Hygiene Schedule
There are many systems that can be implemented in a dental practice to enhance time management between dentists and hygienists. Although these solutions are relatively … more
Saliva – More Important Than You Think
The public’s perception of saliva is low indeed. The act of spitting on someone is considered a vile act, one of disrespect, and even hate. … more
Creating a Unique Tray Set-up, and the Evolution of Dental Hygiene Instruments
Do you find that each of your instrumentation kits typically contain the same instruments? Are most of your instruments similar to what you were taught … more
Take Your Time
It’s that time of year. The alarm goes off and you get out of bed to start the day. You peek outside the window and … more
Canada’s Dental Hygienists Elect New President
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Tracy Bowser, at its recent Leadership Summit held in … more
Dental Research Shows That Smoking Weakens Immune Systems
As if lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease weren’t enough, there’s more bad news for cigarette smokers. Researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School … more
Research Study Finds Sweet Flavors in E-cigarette Liquids May Increase Risk of Dental Cavities
A new research study has determined that vaping sweet e-cigarettes can increase the risk of dental cavities. The study investigated changes in cariogenic potential when … more
Henry Schein Hygiene Kits Being Sent to Children and Families Around the World
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that Team Schein Members (TSMs) from around the world have collaborated to build more than 17,000 hygiene kits … more
Woman Develops a ‘Black Hairy Tongue’ After Horrific Car Accident
She felt nauseous and had a bad taste in her mouth but didn’t think anything of it until she looked in the mirror. After the … more
Poor Oral Hygiene Can Lead To Erectile Dysfunction & Infertility
If we want to increase the chances of falling pregnant and produce a child that is as healthy as possible, it makes sense that both … more
Nunavut Dental Health Needs Action: Dentist
When Márta Demoth worked as a dentist in Nunavut, she says she felt more like a firefighter than a dentist. The teeth of many of … more
Tongue Microbiome Research Underscores Importance of Dental Health
Elderly individuals with fewer teeth, poor dental hygiene, and more cavities constantly ingest more dysbiotic microbiota, which could be harmful to their respiratory health, according … more
How Certain Foods and Drinks Could Be Eroding Your Teeth
Although the thought of an acid in your mouth is unsettling, 20-to-45-percent of adults in the United States show signs of acid erosion on their … more