Open Wide: The Ultimate Guide to Teeth – A Narrative Review
Discover a world of mystery, history, and lore inside your mouth. Yes, we’re talking about teeth! In Open Wide, you’ll find out everything you need … more
Dental Hygienists
Dying from Dirty Teeth: A Narrative Review
I have been a member of a committee tasked with the re-development of a geriatric dental clinic at Baycrest Hospital in Toronto. Recognising the need … more
PST on Insurance Premiums Could Limit Dental Care Access
Dental hygienists raised concerns that adding the PST to health insurance premiums will reduce access to dental care in Saskatchewan at a meeting with MLAs … more
Canadian Budget’s Health Care Funding Good News for Dentistry
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) supports the federal government’s enhanced investments in the Territorial Health Investment Fund, as outlined in Budget 2017. This funding … more
Good Dental Hygiene and Nutritious Diet are Directly Linked
During 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 … more
P.E.I. Dental Hygienists Offering Free Teeth-Cleaning
Some dental hygienists on P.E.I. will offer a free teeth-cleaning clinic on April 8. The one-day clinic is for those who can’t afford the approximately … more
National Dental Hygienists Week (NDHW) is April 8-14
National 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 … more
World Oral Health Day is March 20
On March 20, oral health professionals around the world will celebrate World Oral Health Day (www.worldoralhealthday.com), a global awareness campaign to highlight the prevalence of … more
Dental Hygienists Show Support for Canada’s Heart Month
February is Heart Month in Canada and a perfect opportunity to raise awareness of the risks of cardiovascular (heart) disease and stroke and the importance … more
Wipe Away Your Worries: How to Choose the Right Wipe
Regardless of where your office is located or what type of practice you work in, a common factor is Infection Control. Everyone needs a surface … more
Editorial: Doctor, Doctor… Teach Me, Teach Me
US-based The Pew Research Group has a special unit following oral healthcare. Recently, it released a blog on three issues facing Americans (yes, it translates … more
Hygienists Urge Patients to Quit During National Non-Smoking Week
Research shows that smoking can damage every part of the body, including the mouth, causing life-threatening cancers and chronic diseases. During National Non-Smoking Week (January … more
Dental Hygienists Should Be Essential Primary Care Providers, Says ADHA
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is pleased that Health Affairs recognizes the enormous impact oral health has on the overall public health system in … more
PANDAS: A Story of Molecular Mimicry
Background PANDAS is an acronym for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections. This is a condition that affects a small group of children … more
Get Fit, Get Smarter!
Your three-pound brain is the CEO of your whole body’s operation. It’s the playmaker, manager and overseer. It keeps 2000 gallons of blood surging through … more
Diagnosing Bulimia
In the September 2016 issue of this journal, I shared information about how the dental professional can help patients with their general and oral health … more
Managing Sleep Apnea for the Pediatric Patient
Have you ever experienced listening to a grandparent, a parent or a spouse snoring so loud you couldn’t sleep? No matter how hard you tried … more
Crystal-Balling the Future of Oral Health
Sometimes it takes a village, sometimes a marriage of powerful forces to produce something meaningful and that is the case with the recently-released custom collaboration … more
Dental Hygiene Diagnosis Essential Role of Hygienists, Says ADHA
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has released a new white paper that underscores the ability of the dental hygienist to perform dental hygiene diagnosis … more
Join Hu-Friedy in Honouring Dental Hygienists and ‘Show Us Your Purple’
Hu-Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental instruments and products, will honor dental hygienists across the country by wearing purple (the official color … more