"There is virtually always a consequence anytime maintenance is postponed."

The 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.

Dr. Luc Sipkema says the catchy song, which he wrote himself, serves as a reminder for people to take care of their chompers. 

An 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.

A dental hygienist in Ontario who lost his licence for treating his wife's teeth is appealing to the public.

"If you are not looking after your oral health, it impacts your entire body," said Hands in Service executive director Patricia Goertzen.

Each 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.

Students 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.

Patients waited in line for an hour to receive free dental work from dental hygiene students at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saturday.