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 …
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Feb 22
Dental Care For the Alzheimer’s Patient
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 …
Jan 12
Gift From The Heart 2015
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
Oral Lesions & Conditions: A great resource for the dental clinician.
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
A look back at my first year in business!
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
Festival Of Trees On-Line Auction
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
Zdeno Chara has the right attitude when it comes to Mouth Guards!
Because we don’t want you to lose, especially when it comes to your teeth!
Jun 12
June is Brain Injury Awareness Month. It’s A No Brainer!
Brain Injury and Oral Health Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. TBI can occur as a result of impact to the head with an object or when an object pierces the skull and enters brain tissue. Brain injury can be mild, moderate, or severe. A concussion …
Apr 08
Ministerial Message – National Dental Hygienists Week – April 6-12, 2014
Ministerial Message – National Dental Hygienists Week – April 6-12, 2014. April 7, 2014 April is Oral Health Month — an opportunity to remind Canadians about the importance of good oral care and its impact on our overall health. During this month, from April 6 – 12, we also celebrate a group of professionals …