Dental Hygiene

• Montreal dental hygienists give back to the community with free oral hygiene clinic

  For dental hygienist Tayyaba Fiaz and about 50 other volunteers, giving back means holding a free oral hygiene clinic at John Abbott College.

  Health

  Nov 28, 2022
  
• 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."

  Health

  Jan 10, 2021
  
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• Fewer Nova Scotians using children’s dental coverage as new oral health strategy work begins

  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.

  Health

  Jan 14, 2020
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• Moncton break-dancing dentist releases ‘Old Town Road’ remake to promote oral hygiene

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

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2019
• ‘A step forward’: Dental hygienist who lost licence for treating wife allowed to practice for now

  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.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2019
• ‘Heartbreaking and ridiculous,’ says Ontario dental hygienist who lost licence for treating wife

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

  Health

  Sep 26, 2019
• 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
• Dalhousie teams up with Phoenix Youth to make dental hygiene more accessible

  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.

  Health

  Feb 15, 2019
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• U of A dental students work to remove oral health barriers at Sharing Smiles Day

  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.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2017