The Link Between Oral Hygiene And Erectile Dysfunction
Having good oral hygiene is crucial for your overall health. But did you know that it can also help prevent erectile dysfunction (ED)? According to … more
Oral Hygiene
Elite Athletes Have Poor Oral Health Despite Brushing Twice Daily
Elite athletes have high rates of oral disease despite brushing their teeth more frequently than most people, finds a new UCL study. The findings, published … more
Emerging Dangers Of Vaping Highlight Need For Caution And Good Oral Hygiene
A July 11 article on CNET warns about the potential ill effects that e-cigarette use may have on oral health, particularly among teens. The article is … more
Computer Use Might Be Damaging Your Teen’s Oral Hygiene
THREE hours of computer use each day is enough to put a teenager at risk of poor oral health, a new study has revealed. An … more
Dental Hygienists Recognize Valuable Partnerships With Dental Industry
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) continues to build key partnerships with dental industry leaders to enhance public understanding of the dental hygiene profession and … more
12 Lakh Cases Of Oral Cancer In India In 2018: Why Dental Care Is Important
Dental care and oral hygiene largely remains an undiscussed topic, with few people aware of the risks associated with poor dental hygiene. The National Oral Health … more
Hygienists Are Ditching Dentists’ Offices To Set Up Their Own Clinics
Ashley McCarthy’s workday often starts at a Calgary-area school, but she’s not a teacher. She’s one of an increasing number of dental hygienists who have … more
Gut Healthy Chairside Conversations
Want to add some variety to your chairside conversations? Would you like to share cutting edge scientific findings with your patients? Would you like to … more
10% Carbamide Peroxide: A Gateway To Oral And Overall Health
Many dental hygienists, including myself, say they entered this profession to assist clients in developing and maintaining healthy beautiful smiles. It is widely accepted that … more
Biofilm Conquered: Glycine Powder To The Rescue!
Toxic biofilm is enemy number one when it comes to dental diseases. It lurks in a patient’s mouth above and below the gum line. It … more
How YouTube Has Made Me A Better Hygienist
Some people look to YouTube for educational videos and others look for entertainment. When you think of YouTube, what is your first instinct? Have you … more
The Social Media Influence
The influence of social media in modern society is no secret. It’s safe to say that most of us are consumed by it. But is … more
Expansion Of Dental Services To Low-Income Seniors A Strong Improvement For Oral Care In Ontario Say Dental Hygienists
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is applauding a move by the Ontario government to expand dental care for low-income seniors in the province. The … more
Dental Hygienists Promote Sugar Free Smiles
March is Nutrition Month in Canada and a perfect opportunity to rethink our daily food and beverage choices for improved oral and overall health. Dental … more
Dental Hygienists Want You to Have a Healthy Smile for Oral Health Month
As part of oral health month in Canada, National Dental Hygienists Week™ takes place from April 6 to 12. It’s a perfect opportunity to set … more
Canadian Cities Rethink Removal of Fluoride from Tap Water
It shouldn’t be up to cities to decide to add fluoride to drinking water, but provincial officials, a Canadian mayor says. Windsor, Ont., is bucking … more
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
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