Tag Archives: Oral hygiene

Cancer and Oral Health

ORAL CARE DURING CHEMO 1. Brush teeth 2x day using a very soft toothbrush 2. Brush after taking liquid medications as they may contain sugar 3. Rinse with water after vomitting; do NOT brush for at least 30 min as enamel is soft 4. Rinse with NON-ALCOHOLIC antibacterial mouth rinse (Listerine Zero is non alcoholic) …

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Participate in the National Dental Hygiene Week Colouring Contest to win a Toys R Us gift card and kids oral health prize packs from Sunstar G•U•M. Categories: under 5 years old 6-9 years old 10-13 years old Submit your coloured sheet until May 1, 2013: by e-mail to marketing@cdha.ca by fax to 613-224-7283 or mail …

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Acid causes decay

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Teaching children to brush

Something I found to help children to brush. What do you think? Will it work? https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/sam-and-the-sugar-bug/id515107105?mt=11

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Make Brushing Fun!

  Fun youtube video for children to watch while they are brushing their teeth! Remember you should brush for 2 minutes… So watch the video twice! Happy Brushing! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ModUhHZVCU&feature=related

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The Mouth Tells Your Health Story

“The mouth tells your health story and registered dental hygienists provide your first defense in oral health. With over 500 kinds of bacteria in your oral cavity, good oral hygiene is important for your overall best health. Practice advisor and patient relations liaison Robert Farinaccia from The College of Dental Hygienist of Ontario talks about …

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