Oral Health Month: Think mouth, think health
Oral Health Month The most rewarding parts of my day-to-day work happen when I have the opportunity to really make a positive change within a family. While this may not happen all the time when it ...
Oral Health Month
Helping your child embrace the open cup
Sippy cups are popular with parents and preschoolers alike. Many parents find comfort in knowing that there will be less mess with these spill-proof cups. They sure are handy for families on the go! ...
Baby teeth: Why they are important
They eventually fall out and are collected by the tooth fairy anyways, so why are baby teeth so important? Healthy baby teeth are important for many reasons: Baby teeth hold the space for the...
Oral Health Month: Working in the Emergency Dental Outreach Clinic
I am very grateful to have been given the opportunity to be involved in the Emergency Dental Outreach Clinic (EDOC) as the clinic coordinator. It's an amazing clinic where our services are extremely v...
Oral Health Month: Caring for the health of our children's teeth!
Caring for the health of our children's teeth Most adults realize having strong, healthy teeth is important. But did you know that having healthy baby teeth is just as important? Childhood tooth de...
A lifetime of healthy smiles
Did you know that tooth decay is the third most common disease in Canada? And that four in 1000 children require dental treatment in hospital operating rooms? Not only that, but dental caries (cavitie...
Certified dental assistants: A passion for healthy smiles!
April is Oral Health Month! You may not know that Northern Health has a dedicated team of public dental health professionals who are busy promoting healthy dental behaviours! This Oral Health Month...