Date registered: July 13, 2013
May 03
There are three times as many cases of oral cancer compared to cervical cancer and three times as many oral cancer deaths every year. Most of us know the increased risks for oral cancer to be smoking and drinking as the top risk factors, but DID YOU KNOW? The fastest growing patient profile are non-smokers …
Nov 11
As most of my patients are elderly with an lengthy list of medications and a compromised health history, they have many factors against them in the respect for maintaining good oral health. Their daily oral hygiene is a challenge because of poor dexterity and for many dementia. They are high risk patients for tooth decay …
Feb 22
Dental Care As Alzheimer’s progresses, the person with dementia may forget how to brush his or her teeth or forget why it’s important. As a caregiver, you may have to assist or take a more hands-on approach. Proper oral care is necessary to prevent eating difficulties, digestive problems and infections. Daily oral care In the …
Feb 17
Another GFTH success! A full day of clients and 3 wonderful volunteers. A big thank you to Roxanne, Claude & Penny, all amazing dental hygienists! I would also like to thank Pembroke Seniors Drop in Centre for letting me use their amazing facility. I wish I could have seen many more clients, but will be participating …
Jan 12
This will be our 2nd year participating in this amazing event, that allows dental hygienists to give back to their community. Click on the following link to learn more about Gift From the Heart. This year the location will be at the Pembroke’s Seniors Drop In Centre On Saturday February 7th from 9am-4pm, we will be opening …
Dec 15
Diagnosis and Management of Oral Lesions and Conditions: A Resource Handbook for the Clinician Completed an amazing course as a refresher for oral lesions. I highly recommend it to any dental professional. It is free and can be found on the colgate oral health network. Click on the link above to review the resource book. …
Oct 10
I love technology! I think there is almost an app for everything. Check out animoto. I learned about it yesterday at a social media seminar. It is an amazing tool where you put together pictures and videos into a short video with music and cool effects! I would love to take all the credit for …
Sep 23
Check out Pearly Whites Mobile Dental Hygiene’s Donation for teeth cleaning on Festival Of Trees On-Line Auction Facebook page and make a bid! Here is the link Festival Of Trees On-Line Auction
Sep 12
Because we don’t want you to lose, especially when it comes to your teeth!