Dental Hygiene
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Montreal dental hygienists give back to the community with free oral hygiene clinicFor dental hygienist Tayyaba Fiaz and about 50 other volunteers, giving back means holding a free oral hygiene clinic at John Abbott College.HealthNov 28, 2022
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Don’t skip your check-up: Manitoba Dental Association assures appointments are safe amidst pandemic"There is virtually always a consequence anytime maintenance is postponed."HealthJan 10, 2021
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Fewer Nova Scotians using children’s dental coverage as new oral health strategy work beginsThe Department of Health and Wellness expanded dental coverage for children 14 and under last year, but that program is being accessed three per cent less often than before.HealthJan 14, 2020
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Moncton break-dancing dentist releases ‘Old Town Road’ remake to promote oral hygieneDr. Luc Sipkema says the catchy song, which he wrote himself, serves as a reminder for people to take care of their chompers.CanadaNov 22, 2019
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‘A step forward’: Dental hygienist who lost licence for treating wife allowed to practice for nowAn Ontario dental hygienist who lost his licence for treating his wife's teeth is allowed to practice pending his case going through the Court of Appeal.CanadaOct 11, 2019
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‘Heartbreaking and ridiculous,’ says Ontario dental hygienist who lost licence for treating wifeA dental hygienist in Ontario who lost his licence for treating his wife's teeth is appealing to the public.HealthSep 26, 2019
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New Kelowna community service taking a bite out of high dental costs"If you are not looking after your oral health, it impacts your entire body," said Hands in Service executive director Patricia Goertzen.Aug 15, 2019
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Dalhousie teams up with Phoenix Youth to make dental hygiene more accessibleEach Tuesday, two dental students go to Phoenix Youth's drop-in centre to do a cleaning. Already, dozens of young people have taken advantage of the program.HealthFeb 15, 2019
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U of A dental students work to remove oral health barriers at Sharing Smiles DayStudents in the University of Alberta's Dentistry and Dental Hygiene programs have come up with a unique way to build relationships and foster trust with their future patients through Sharing Smiles Day.CanadaApr 8, 2017
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