BC Dental Hygienists Provide Dental Care for Underserved
The British Columbia Dental Hygienists Association’s Caring Campaign will provide dental hygiene care for underserved or disadvantaged British Columbians who might not otherwise be able … more
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Scientists Develop Material That Could Regenerate Dental Enamel
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new way to grow mineralised materials which could regenerate hard tissues such as dental enamel … more
World No Tobacco Day Focuses on Heart Disease
Every year, on 31 May, WHO and partners mark World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), highlighting the health and other risks associated with tobacco use, and … more
Uneducated Parents Blamed for Children’s Poor Oral Health
Editor’s Note: Where does the responsibility lie? While this article is about British parents and their lack of education in good oral hygiene to pass … more
Providing Preventive Dental Care in the Community for Persons with Special Needs
Closing the Gap Between Mobile and Conventional Dental Clinics in the Community You would be hard pressed to find anyone in the dental industry who … more
Lead by Influence
“Leaders become great not because of their power but because of their ability to empower others”. For the past few years our company has attended … more
What Your Ears May Tell Us About Your Health
We are living in a systemically compromised world. As the prevalence of physical illness increases through the decades, we, as dental hygienists, are finding ourselves … more
5 Life Saving Minutes: Introducing the North American ‘Check Your Mouth™’ Campaign
At the time of writing this article, the Check Your Mouth™ campaign is growing exponentially. The North American launch of the public campaign in February … more
Strategic Systems for a Successful Practice Getting your Ducks in a Row Dynamic Teams – Attitudes and Platitudes:
Okay, you have a dental practice, you have all the best equipment, a great computer system, a beautiful building, and all the protocols in place. … more
Is Your Tongue Causing Your Health Problems?
Ever wonder what organ really controls our body? Most assume it is the heart. The heart pumps blood to the lungs, which is needed to … more
Flavoured Drink Reduces Dental Plaque Through Consumption
DoseBiome has announced their new findings that qii, the world’s first functional drink for oral health, can reduce up to 52% of dental plaque with each … more
Dental Cavities in Youth Dropping, Minorities Unwavering
The percentage of young people with dental cavities in the United States dropped from 50% in 2012 to just over 43% in 2016, according to … more
National Dental Hygienists Week Promotes “Oral Health for Total Health”
National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™) takes place April 7‒13 as part of oral health month in Canada. During the week, which emphasizes “Oral Health for … more
P.E.I. Dental Hygienists Offering Free Oral Health Care
P.E.I. dental professionals will once again be opening their hearts by providing free oral health care to those in the community who need it most. … more
Hidden Epidemic: Older Adults Suffering from Untreated Tooth Decay
A report released today by the Center for Oral Health (COH) found that a significant number of older adults in California are plagued by oral … more
Vaping Shown to Not Cause Stained Teeth
A study undertaken by British American Tobacco has shown that teeth exposed to cigarette smoke over a period of 2 weeks became very discoloured very … more
High Levels of Tooth Decay Across Australian Population Cause Concern
Only half of all Australians brush their teeth twice a day and it’s contributing to high levels of decay across the country, a report card … more
2018 World Oral Health Day: “Think Mouth, Think Health”
On March 20, Canadian dental hygienists will join in the global celebration of World Oral Health Day (www.worldoralhealthday.org). Using the theme “Say Ahh: Think Mouth, … more
One Third of Millennials Only Brush Their Teeth Once a Day
For some millennials, morning breath may last for more than just the morning. That’s because, according to new research, many young Americans are failing to … more
Red Wine Chemicals Help Fight Tooth Decay, Gum Disease
Red wine has previously been linked to a range of supposed health benefits, from helping the heart to lowering the risk of diabetes. Now a … more