The ADA reiterated its support for legislation aimed at regulating vaping devices and liquids in the same manner the Food and Drug Administration regulates cigarettes and other tobacco products. In an Oct. 15 letter to Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health Chair Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., and Ranking Member Michael Burgess, R-Texas, the ADA urged the legislators to … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Leanne Huvenaars, at its recent national conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Leanne is from Saskatchewan and joins president-elect Tiffany Ludwicki (Newfoundland and Labrador), past president Tracy Bowser (Prince Edward Island), and directors Rae McFarlane (British Columbia), Alexandra … Read more
Dental hygienists play a critical role in patient care and are an integral part of the dental industry. At the Las Vegas meeting, Dentsply Sirona will offer a hygiene-specific education track that takes a holistic approach to the day-to-day needs of the dental hygiene profession, covering body, mind, practice and patient. New products for an … Read more
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) announces its partnership with Walgreens and Johnson & Johnson for a National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM) campaign. ADHA established NDHM to promote good oral health and celebrate the dedication of dental hygienists across the country. This October, ADHA advances that message through its first national campaign with Walgreens and Listerine®. The … Read more
In response to recent media coverage of an Ontario registered dental hygienist who lost his appeal to the Ontario Divisional Court to have his 5-year licence revocation for treating his wife overturned, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association(CDHA) is strongly urging the government of Ontario to grant the same exemption for spousal treatment to dental hygienists … Read more
Dental hygienists from across Canada will gather in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, from October 3 to 5 to share leading-edge research and clinical and teaching experiences at the biennial national conference hosted by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA). Celebrating 56 years as a professional association, CDHA has assembled a dynamic group of speakers … Read more
Have you ever asked for a raise and been declined? What about benefits, new equipment, fancy scrubs or lab coats? I’m guilty. We all have needs and wants. Practice owners have moments of splurge when the cash in pouring in, and the next moment could be a drought. The conversation around money always rears its … Read more
Pediatric patients in the dental office create an interesting environment that can be both exciting and chaotic. Often times, the parents can be far more dramatic than the patients themselves. Parents are trusting your office with their most prized possession. It is imperative for teams to connect both with the parents as well as with … Read more
The integration of services is a route increasingly taken by healthcare organizations to improve outcomes and access, and to reduce costs. A new American study has shown, for example, a greater level of integration in medical services and a focus on patient outcomes can reduce costs significantly.1 Starting in early 2019, new preventive oral healthcare … Read more
As a profession, dental hygiene is at a tipping point. We are balancing on a scale. On one end, the occupational model of practice, and on the other end, the professional practice model. The past 30 years have been a period of sustained growth for the professional model of practice. Dental hygiene professional practice has … Read more
Dental surgeons are calling for the government in England to encourage all schools to go sugar-free in a bid to combat tooth decay. They say it is essential to cut sugar in school meals to tackle a condition affecting a quarter of five-year-olds. Dentists also want more supervised teeth-brushing in schools and guidelines on healthy … Read more
A new service is coming to Kelowna that will be offering dental services to less fortunate individuals around the city. The Mobile Dental Hygiene Clinic is a dental RV that will offer its services to eligible low-income, health and mobility-challenged individuals in the Okanagan. Starting with two days a week, the RV will move to … Read more
A July 11 article on CNET warns about the potential ill effects that e-cigarette use may have on oral health, particularly among teens. The article is quick to note that many of the studies that have been conducted on the relationship between dental health and e-cigarette use are still preliminary, but the increasingly valid hypothesis is … Read more
THREE hours of computer use each day is enough to put a teenager at risk of poor oral health, a new study has revealed. An examination of more than 1,500 18-year-olds showed those who spend more time on computers are significantly more likely to neglect their oral health. Researchers found those that spent longer on … Read more
From an impressive field of 856 deserving nominees from across Canada, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is thrilled to reveal the winner of its second annual dental hygiene superhero competition. This remarkable field of nominees was narrowed to 20 finalists and evaluated by a panel of judges who selected Dianna Major of Middle Sackville, … Read more
Dental hygienists are starting to fill a crital gap in oral health in Arkansas, experts say, given the state has a shortage of dentists, especially in low-income rural districts. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2015 reported that most states face a shortage of dentists. This is particularly bad news for rural … Read more
The Patterson Foundation recently announced $187,460 in grant funding to 11 non-profit organizations in the oral and animal health fields. These organizations were selected based on the Foundation’s focus of providing dental care to disadvantaged communities and assistance dogs to veterans and people with disabilities. “We are thrilled to continue supporting organizations that align with … Read more
A P.E.I. dental hygienist who had to stop practising because of repetitive strain injuries is now researching just how common the problem is and coming up with strategies to prevent it. Marilyn Harris practiced for eight years, but had to stop in 2015 because of carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis, which four surgeries couldn’t fix. … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) continues to build key partnerships with dental industry leaders to enhance public understanding of the dental hygiene profession and improve the oral health of Canadians. Recognizing the power of these valuable partnerships, CDHA has established the CDHA Partners’ Circle for select dental industry companies who understand and appreciate the … Read more
Scientists are calling for radical reform of dental care, tighter regulation of the sugar industry and greater transparency around conflict of interests in dental research to tackle the high and rising toll of oral disease such as mouth cancers. In a challenge to the global health community, a series in the Lancet medical journal argues that 3.5 … Read more