Educational Resources for Clients
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association is pleased to announce the availability of a new poster and educational resources for clients; fact sheets and a series of colourful public education brochures titled "A healthier mouth for a healthier you!"; The fact sheets provide information on gingivitis and mouthguards and the brochures describe in lay terms the association between oral disease and the occurrence and severity of the following conditions: lung disease in the elderly; cardiovascular disease; and diabetes. Each brochure lists five easy steps to good oral health.
- Brush your teeth daily.
- Floss between your teeth to remove dental plaque.
- Rinse using an antiseptic mouthwash.
- Make healthy food choices.
- Get regular professional dental hygiene care.
All educational resources are bilingual; the fact sheets and brochures are in English on one side and French on the other. To order, click here to download the order form, complete and fax it to CDHA.
Poster
This contemporary 16" x 20" poster informs clients of the link between oral health and overall health; problems in the mouth can be a warning sign of problems in other parts of the body and promotes dental hygienists as partners in oral and overall health.
Fact Sheets
This fact sheet gives clients an overview of gingivitis; progression of gingivitis to periodontal disease to tooth loss, who is susceptible to have gingivitis, how to recognize some symptoms of gingivitis, its effect on overall health, how to fight back and promoting the importance of regular dental hygiene visits.
This fact sheet promotes the benefits of wearing mouthguards including a list of sports it is recommended for. It also provides care "do's and don'ts".
Brochures
Dental hygienists can now establish their own practice outside of a dentist's office. Innovative service delivery models create more choice and better access. Mobile practices enable dental hygienists to treat clients in their own homes, long-term care or residential care facilities, schools and community health centres. Office and storefront practices provide ease of access to Canadians, from infancy to senior adulthood. The brochure describes the benefits of dental hygiene collaboration with other health care professionals such as physicians and physiotherapists, and outlines what the
public can expect when they visit a dental hygiene practice.
Many Canadians suffer from gingivitis caused by the buildup of dental plaque due to ineffective oral self care. Increasing scientific evidence links periodontal disease to life threatening illnesses such as heart disease and stroke, and diabetes. This brochure promotes the key role of dental hygienists in developing an oral health program to meet individual client's needs and preferences.
This brochure highlights the important role of dental hygienists as primary health-care professionals and as partners in promoting clients' oral health. By early detection and treatment of oral disease dental hygienists play a key role in decreasing the incidence and severity of diabetes, lung disease and cardiovascular disease. They collaborate with and educate clients in preventing and controlling periodontal disease whether in a clinical or community setting.
This brochure focuses on the research uncovering the link between periodontal disease and overall health, in general, and the development of lung disease in the elderly, in particular. It promotes the role of dental hygienists as partners in oral and overall health.
This brochure explains the two-way street link between periodontal disease and diabetes. It promotes the role of dental hygienists as partners collaborating with clients for developing a good oral-hygiene program to prevent or control periodontal disease to help control diabetes.
The brochure concentrates on periodontal disease as yet another risk factor for heart disease and the role of dental hygienists to help ensure a lifetime of healthy gums and teeth.
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