Good oral health is the cornerstone of overall health and well-being. Dental hygienists can help.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Do you know that poor oral health can affect how well you control your diabetes? Or that diabetes can even increase your risk of developing certain oral health conditions. Download CDHA’s diabetes resource, available in English and French, which outlines the risks to oral and overall health and includes oral health care tips. https://www.dentalhygienecanada.ca/diabetes
Study in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry finds using electric toothbrushes significantly improves children's dental health.
It may be time to go electric when it comes to kids brushing their teeth, according to new research by the Hebrew University-Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine.
Today is a day to reflect, remember and appreciate those who stood, and stand, for freedom. We thank and salute our veterans, active service men and women, especially those in the dental corps, and their families. We are forever in your debt. 🌺
CDHA remains hard at work to ensure that the impending Canadian Dental Care Plan prioritizes the need to address access to care and preventive services for Canada's most vulnerable populations. Let's get it right.
Today is National Brush Day! 2x2minutes! Ask your dental hygienist!
It may just be a sweet coincidence that October 31st is Halloween and November 1 is National Brush Day, but we don’t think so.
With Halloween just hours away, your little ghosts and goblins are eager to hit the candy jackpot. But what can be spookier than creepy crawlies and witches? Sugar bugs and decaying teeth from too much sugar and dental plaque. Before you hand over goodies to your trick-or-treater, check out CDHA member and DentalXowner Anaida’s Deti’s 6 tips on how to keep a healthy smile for Halloween. Download and print:https://files.cdha.ca/OralCare/halloween_blog.pdf
Oral care is health care! We need the support of Minister of Health Mark Holland to ensure that all Canadians have access to high-quality dental care. Together, let’s work to develop a Canadian Dental Care Plan that considers vulnerable groups and emphasizes preventive, accessible health care.
Dental hygienists are poised and ready to fill the gaps that currently exist in oral health care services across the country. We look forward to government helping us help Canadians by making dental care more and for all! Read more:https://files.cdha.ca/Profession/published_CDHAoped_HillTimes_CDCP_18Oct2023.pdf
Lack of access to preventive oral care places vulnerable and marginalized populations in Canada at high risk for oral disease. We hope that government officials like Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, will recognize that for a Canada Dental Care Plan that is truly equitable and inclusive, it must reflect the diverse needs of Canadians across the country. Read more:https://files.cdha.ca/Profession/published_CDHAoped_HillTimes_CDCP_18Oct2023.pdf
We know that preventive health care helps to avoid worse-case scenarios, especially for seniors! We hope that government officials like Minister of Seniors Seamus O'Regan will join us in making sure that seniors in Canada have access to the oral health care that keeps them healthy. Read more:https://files.cdha.ca/Profession/published_CDHAoped_HillTimes_CDCP_18Oct2023.pdf
The barriers that prevent an individual from accessing oral health care must be addressed. That’s where the Canadian Dental Care Plan comes in: it must include comprehensive coverage for vulnerable communities who need it most. Read more:https://files.cdha.ca/Profession/published_CDHAoped_HillTimes_CDCP_18Oct2023.pdf
Preventive oral health care is key to overall health and well-being – that’s why it’s so important that it is prioritized in the upcoming Canadian Dental Care Plan. Read more from our past president, Anne Caissie about this topic. https://files.cdha.ca/Profession/published_CDHAoped_HillTimes_CDCP_18Oct2023.pdf
November 16-20 is National Infection Control Week, a time to remind everyone about the importance of Infection Prevention and Control.
Have you ever wondered what your dental or dental hygiene office does to keep you safe and healthy? How do they prevent the transmission of infectious diseases?
Dental and dental hygiene offices adhere to some of the highest infection prevention and control standards in the health care field. Find out more at https://www.dentalhygienecanada.ca/dhcanada/DHCanada/Your_Dental_Hygienist/Infection_Control_Protocols.aspx
It's World Cavity Free Future day. Your dental hygienist wants you to take good care of your oral health!
Today is World Cavity Free Future Day (an initiative of The Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future) and this year's theme highlights how important toothbrushing is throughout the life course. Visit https://www.acffglobal.org/wcffday-2/ to learn more and download some great sharable digital postcards.
"Enhancing this world, one smile."
World Smile Day is celebrated on the first Friday of October each year. The purpose of the day is to promote acts of kindness and to encourage people to smile and make others smile.
Canada's dental hygienists are sending you smiles. So please pass it on!
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Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and we would like to begin the day by acknowledging the national office location of Canada’s dental
hygienists on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people. We recognize Indigenous Peoples long-standing presence in this territory.
This acknowledgment should not serve as closure, resignation, or acceptance of the past or present but should remind us of the true history of this country and provoke thoughtful reflection, conversation, and lasting change.
CDHA has spent the last year working with a consultant to build our diversity, equity, and inclusion pillars including a commitment to recognizing Canada’s colonial history and its traumatic impact on the lives of Indigenous peoples. We look forward to our continued journey on this path of truth and reconciliation.
Our staff and dental hygienists across the country will spend today, learning, reflecting, and commemorating .
May we all spend today reflecting on the harms and tragedies of the past and consider how we can each in our own way move forward in the spirit of reconciliation affirming our commitment and responsibility in improving relationships coast to coast to coast.
miigwetch (MEE‐gwetch) Thank you.
An opinion article recently published in The Hill Times, reinforces the stand of Canadian dental hygienists, that the new federal dental care plan should have a critical focus on preventive oral health services to improve oral and overall health outcomes for millions of Canadians. Read the article: https://files.cdha.ca/Profession/published_CDHAoped_HillTimes_CDCP_7Aug2023.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1sPM6rFpuC2VHCNvp-9Sz_d9X-rsGqxAbD0bujEZICwydU5lfqwn6bLfw
The month of April is Oral Health Month and an important part of this celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week™, celebrated annually in the second week of April.
Facebook prevents sharing article featuring Katherine Canning-Peddle but you can watch the video.
After seeing a need for an accessible oral healthcare center through mobile clinics, registered dental hygienist Katherine Peddle is redefining accessibility...
Dental hygienists: Delivering oral health care in a way that meets all needs.
Newfoundland and Labrador Dental hygienist Katherine Canning-Peddle in a Saltwire.com article highlighting the importance of breaking down oral health barriers and increasing accessibility.
"It's not just about smiles; it's about changing lives".
Watch the video. Due to new Facebook news link sharing restrictions, you'll need to Google: Oral Health Centre in Paradise focusing on providing accessible health care on Saltwater.com to read the full article. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAcyvxxy_y0
After seeing a need for an accessible oral healthcare center through mobile clinics, registered dental hygienist Katherine Peddle is redefining accessibility...
Applications for the second period of the are open now! Families can receive up to $650 for each eligible child under 12 for out of pocket dental care expenses received between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024.
Applying is easy and secure through a CRA My Account. Learn more: www.canada.ca/Dental
Check out this great educational video “Paste Time,” that teaches key elements of good oral hygiene to children and families. The project is a collaboration of Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF) program and Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH), a nonprofit organization that strives to build health literacy and health equity.
Get a little bit of “Paste Time” with Hip Hop Public Health and Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures! This incredibly catchy, upbeat educational song teaches...
Calgary dental hygienist Denise Michelle Kokaram urges more families to tap into federal dental benefit. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-canada-dental-benefit-uptake-1.6930985
"The preventive part of this package is the real important part because if we can prevent disease, we don't have to be treating it."
Canada Dental Benefit helps more than 100,000 children improve their oral health since launch of second benefit period.
Since the launch of the second benefit period on July 1, 2023, the Canada Dental Benefit has helped more than 100,000 children get brighter smiles and healthier teeth.
July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month. Help Set a Guinness World Record™ and raise awareness about clefts with Dentsply Sirona and Smile Train. All you have to do is share your smile! https://www.everysmile.org/dentsplysirona Please share!
Registered dental hygienists, Nancy Allan of Nova Scotia and Natasha Pelley of Newfoundland, share some cautionary messages about whitening in this Saltwire article.
'There are so many products out there it is hard to keep up even as a dental professional': dental hygiene practice owner
Share Your Canada Dental Benefit Stories
Has a child in your family benefitted from dental hygiene care thanks to funding provided by the interim Canada Dental Benefit? If so, send your stories—no need to include identities or photos—by July 31 to [email protected]. We will share these success stories with media and government to illustrate how dental hygienists and this program have helped increase access to care for vulnerable clients.
Your Monday Smile: Guiness World Record Toothbrush Collection: 1,618.
The only plaque you’ll find around Kelly Hardy is the one she received for the worlds largest toothbrush collection.
Canada Dental Benefit: Second Benefit Period Applications for Children Under 12 Years Old to Open on July 1st.
A new application is required to take advantage of the second benefit period that will run from July 01, 2023 to June 30, 2024. https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/dental-benefit.html
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Prestation dentaire canadienne : La demande pour la deuxième période de prestation pour les enfants de moins de 12 ans ouvre le 1er juillet.
Une nouvelle demande est requise pour bénéficier de la seconde période de prestation qui s’étendra du 1er juillet 2023 au 30 juin 2024.
https://www.canada.ca/fr/agence-revenu/services/prestations-enfants-familles/prestation-dentaire.html
Congratulations to the winners of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association’s 11th annual National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™) colouring contest, which received an outstanding 2,744 entries! Winners in each age category received a Toys R Us gift card and an oral health prize pack, courtesy of Sunstar GUM and Crayola. View the winning entries at www.cdha.ca/colouringcontest
The Government of Canada has reached a major milestone. As of now, the Canada Dental Benefit has helped more than 300,000 children get brighter smiles and healthier teeth. Dental care for those who need it most is now accessible for a whole generation of children in Canada who will enjoy the health benefits for many years to come. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2023/05/300000-children-with-healthier-teeth-thanks-to-the-canada-dental-benefit.html?fbclid=IwAR0eL5ZnEcXEPWou2gW3yphAXezJQrZgfv8rYQo_CQ3llLVbIxiethY6b-s
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Le gouvernement du Canada a franchi une étape importante. Nous avons franchi aujourd’hui une étape importante. À ce jour, la Prestation dentaire canadienne a aidé plus de 300 000 enfants à avoir un plus beau sourire et des dents plus saines. Les soins dentaires sont désormais accessibles à toute une génération d’enfants au Canada, qui profiteront des bienfaits pour la santé pendant de nombreuses années.
https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-canada/nouvelles/2023/05/300-000-enfants-ont-des-dents-plus-saines-grace-a-la-prestation-dentaire-canadienne.html
The Government of Canada announces that the Canada Dental Benefit has now helped more than 300,000 children
Another example of how dental hygienists contribute to their communities.
Yesterday (and every May 31) was World No To***co Day, an event designed to inform the public on the dangers of using to***co. Every day is a good opportunity to be reminded of the negative impacts to***co has on oral health. Use these CDHA resources to educate yourself.
The oral effects of to***co use include oral and throat cancers, chronic gum disease, tooth decay, tooth abrasion, stains, bad breath, dry mouth, impaired taste and smell, and mouth sores that do not heal.
Dental hygienists are always serving their communities.
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CDHA remains hard at work to ensure that the impending Canadian Dental Care Plan prioritizes the need to address access to care and preventive services for Canada's most vulnerable populations. Let's get it right.
Some brushing tips from dental hygienist Vanessa
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We kicked off #NDHW23 April 4 with parliamentary greetings from Vancouver Kingsway, BC, NDP Member of Parliament and champion for oral health Don Davies.
There's just a few days left until #NDHW23 kicks off! Take a sneek peak at the national television ad coming to your TV and YouTube screens starting Tuesday. Check out the broadcast schedule at http://www.cdha.ca/ndhwinthenews
It's only 3 days to Oral Health Month and 6 days to National Dental Hygienists Week. #NDHW23 Watch in the coming days for many more details and information on how to celebrate and improve your #oralhealthfortotalhealth
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