Oral health is a vital part of overall health, and all Canadians have a right to good oral health. We support efforts to improve access to dental care for those who need it most, such as seniors, children, those with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, racialized Canadians, and low-income families. The single best way to quickly improve … Read more
The Canadian Dental Association (CDA), the national voice for dentists across Canada, is calling on the immediate action of the provincial and territorial governments to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for health care workers, including oral health care professionals. Oral health care professionals include dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental therapists, and all other dental office workers … Read more
There may be sparse evidence in the medical literature that flossing helps prevent cavities and gum disease, but the Canadian Dental Association says that, for dentists, the proof is in a patient’s mouth. The Associated Press looked at the most rigorous research over the past decade and found the evidence of flossing having benefit was … Read more
It’s the health issue activists like to get their teeth into -adding the compound fluoride to municipal drinking water to reduce dental decay. On one side are the proponents, including a majority of dentists and health specialists, who say there is considerable scientific evidence that adding fluoride significantly reduces cavities -particularly in children. They note … Read more