April is Time to Celebrate Oral Health for Total Health
National Dental Hygienists Week™
takes place from April 4 to 10 as part
of oral health month in Canada. It’s
a perfect time to set new oral care
goals for yourself, with guidance
from your dental hygienist, an
essential primary health care
provider.
Sponsored by the Canadian Dental
Hygienists Association (the collective
national voice for more than 31,000 dental hygienists across the
country), National Dental Hygienists Week™ focusses on “Oral Health for Total Health” as a reminder that
taking care of our mouths,
teeth, and gums benefits our overall physical and mental well-being.
All it takes is a few simple steps: floss, brush, use an antibacterial oral
rinse, eat a healthy diet, eliminate tobacco use, and schedule regular
dental hygiene appointments.
Dental hygienists help us develop daily oral hygiene routines
and offer treatment recommendations and disease prevention
strategies to keep us smiling for life. Together we will all smile brightly this spring!