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Find a Student-Led Dental Hygiene Clinic

Accredited dental hygiene programs at Ontario facilities offer affordable and accessible  free or low-cost dental hygiene services to members of the public through their student-led dental clinics. Services provided range from oral health assessments and examinations, full dental cleanings,...

Find A Dental Hygiene Practice

Independent Dental Hygienists by area EASTERN ONTARIO Belleville, Kingston & area Ottawa & area Peterborough & area CENTRAL ONTARIO Barrie, Muskoka & area Hamilton, Niagara & area Toronto GTA – East GTA – North GTA – West WESTERN ONTARIO...

Oral Cancer Examination

Factors to consider: Learn to recognize the normal healthy condition of your own mouth. Be able to recognize changes or abnormal conditions in your mouth. The occurrence of oral cancer is relatively low compared to other forms of cancer...

Oral Health Assistive Devices

To find out the proper way to brush and floss, ask your dental hygienist for instructions. Brushing and flossing incorrectly can do more harm than good. Toothbrushes Toothpaste Dental Floss Interdental Stimulators Wedge Stimulators Interdental Brush Oral Irrigators Toothbrushes...

Personal Oral Care Program

Creating a personal oral care program Dental hygiene checkups Visiting your dental hygienist on a regular basis is one of the most important steps you can take to maintain or improve your oral health. Between Visits It is important...

A Typical Dental Hygiene Appointment

Your Typical Appointment Many people wonder what to expect during an appointment with the dental hygienist. During your visit, the dental hygienist will: have prepared for your appointment to ensure your safety review your chart and medical history review...

Oral Health Fact Sheets

Oral Health Information Sheets ODHA offers a number of oral health information sheets produced for the public. Dental hygienists can download and print these information sheets and use them chairside as an education tool with clients.  Acid Reflux and...

Importance of Oral Health

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT GOOD ORAL HEALTH   Dental hygienists help you prevent gum disease and tooth decay. They work with you to help keep your mouth healthy Dental hygienists help you attain and maintain...